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
8FC4DA
RGB
143, 196, 218
HSL
198, 50%, 71%
HSB
198, 34%, 85%
CMYK
34, 10, 0, 15
LAB
76, -14, -17
LCH
76, 22, 231
OKLCH
0.79, 0.06, 226
XYZ
44, 50, 74
LUV
76, -26, -24
HWB
198, 56%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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