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
87BBF0
RGB
135, 187, 240
HSL
210, 78%, 74%
HSB
210, 44%, 94%
CMYK
44, 22, 0, 6
LAB
74, -7, -32
LCH
74, 33, 257
OKLCH
0.78, 0.09, 250
XYZ
43, 47, 89
LUV
74, -26, -50
HWB
210, 53%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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