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
0088CD
RGB
0, 136, 205
HSL
200, 100%, 40%
HSB
200, 100%, 80%
CMYK
100, 34, 0, 20
LAB
53, -12, -45
LCH
53, 47, 255
OKLCH
0.60, 0.14, 242
XYZ
20, 22, 61
LUV
53, -34, -67
HWB
200, 0%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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