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
87AED2
RGB
135, 174, 210
HSL
209, 45%, 68%
HSB
209, 36%, 82%
CMYK
36, 17, 0, 18
LAB
69, -7, -23
LCH
69, 24, 253
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 247
XYZ
37, 40, 67
LUV
69, -20, -34
HWB
209, 53%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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