Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
8FBBF8
RGB
143, 187, 248
HSL
215, 88%, 77%
HSB
215, 42%, 97%
CMYK
42, 25, 0, 3
LAB
74, -3, -35
LCH
74, 36, 265
OKLCH
0.78, 0.10, 257
XYZ
46, 48, 96
LUV
74, -23, -56
HWB
215, 56%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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