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
8FC6ED
RGB
143, 198, 237
HSL
205, 72%, 75%
HSB
205, 40%, 93%
CMYK
40, 16, 0, 7
LAB
77, -11, -25
LCH
77, 28, 246
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 240
XYZ
47, 52, 88
LUV
77, -27, -38
HWB
205, 56%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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