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
8FC2F5
RGB
143, 194, 245
HSL
210, 84%, 76%
HSB
210, 42%, 96%
CMYK
42, 21, 0, 4
LAB
76, -8, -31
LCH
76, 32, 256
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 249
XYZ
47, 51, 94
LUV
76, -25, -48
HWB
210, 56%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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