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
8FC2F7
RGB
143, 194, 247
HSL
211, 87%, 76%
HSB
211, 42%, 97%
CMYK
42, 21, 0, 3
LAB
76, -7, -32
LCH
76, 33, 257
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 250
XYZ
47, 51, 95
LUV
76, -25, -50
HWB
211, 56%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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