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
87ADCE
RGB
135, 173, 206
HSL
208, 42%, 67%
HSB
208, 34%, 81%
CMYK
34, 16, 0, 19
LAB
69, -7, -21
LCH
69, 22, 251
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 245
XYZ
36, 39, 64
LUV
69, -20, -32
HWB
208, 53%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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