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
87AFE4
RGB
135, 175, 228
HSL
214, 63%, 71%
HSB
214, 41%, 89%
CMYK
41, 23, 0, 11
LAB
70, -4, -31
LCH
70, 32, 263
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 256
XYZ
39, 41, 79
LUV
70, -21, -49
HWB
214, 53%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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