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
0D87F7
RGB
13, 135, 247
HSL
209, 94%, 51%
HSB
209, 95%, 97%
CMYK
95, 45, 0, 3
LAB
55, 2, -66
LCH
55, 66, 272
OKLCH
0.63, 0.19, 254
XYZ
26, 24, 91
LUV
55, -31, -100
HWB
209, 5%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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