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
8FCDE7
RGB
143, 205, 231
HSL
198, 65%, 73%
HSB
198, 38%, 91%
CMYK
38, 11, 0, 9
LAB
79, -16, -20
LCH
79, 25, 231
OKLCH
0.82, 0.07, 226
XYZ
48, 55, 84
LUV
79, -30, -28
HWB
198, 56%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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