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
8FC6FD
RGB
143, 198, 253
HSL
210, 96%, 78%
HSB
210, 43%, 99%
CMYK
43, 22, 0, 1
LAB
78, -8, -33
LCH
78, 34, 257
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 249
XYZ
49, 53, 101
LUV
78, -27, -52
HWB
210, 56%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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