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
8FBFD2
RGB
143, 191, 210
HSL
197, 43%, 69%
HSB
197, 32%, 82%
CMYK
32, 9, 0, 18
LAB
74, -13, -15
LCH
74, 20, 229
OKLCH
0.78, 0.06, 224
XYZ
42, 48, 68
LUV
74, -24, -21
HWB
197, 56%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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