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
A8CEFB
RGB
168, 206, 251
HSL
213, 91%, 82%
HSB
213, 33%, 98%
CMYK
33, 18, 0, 2
LAB
81, -5, -27
LCH
81, 27, 259
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 253
XYZ
56, 59, 100
LUV
81, -20, -41
HWB
213, 66%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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