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
0088DC
RGB
0, 136, 220
HSL
203, 100%, 43%
HSB
203, 100%, 86%
CMYK
100, 38, 0, 14
LAB
54, -7, -52
LCH
54, 53, 262
OKLCH
0.61, 0.16, 247
XYZ
22, 23, 71
LUV
54, -33, -79
HWB
203, 0%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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