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
87A5CA
RGB
135, 165, 202
HSL
213, 39%, 66%
HSB
213, 33%, 79%
CMYK
33, 18, 0, 21
LAB
66, -4, -23
LCH
66, 23, 260
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 254
XYZ
34, 36, 61
LUV
66, -16, -34
HWB
213, 53%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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