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
87BBDE
RGB
135, 187, 222
HSL
204, 57%, 70%
HSB
204, 39%, 87%
CMYK
39, 16, 0, 13
LAB
73, -11, -23
LCH
73, 26, 245
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 238
XYZ
41, 46, 76
LUV
73, -26, -35
HWB
204, 53%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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