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
0089BB
RGB
0, 137, 187
HSL
196, 100%, 37%
HSB
196, 100%, 73%
CMYK
100, 27, 0, 27
LAB
53, -18, -36
LCH
53, 40, 243
OKLCH
0.59, 0.12, 233
XYZ
18, 21, 50
LUV
53, -36, -51
HWB
196, 0%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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