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
87B3CA
RGB
135, 179, 202
HSL
201, 39%, 66%
HSB
201, 33%, 79%
CMYK
33, 11, 0, 21
LAB
70, -11, -17
LCH
70, 20, 237
OKLCH
0.74, 0.06, 231
XYZ
37, 42, 62
LUV
70, -22, -24
HWB
201, 53%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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