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
87BBFA
RGB
135, 187, 250
HSL
213, 92%, 75%
HSB
213, 46%, 98%
CMYK
46, 25, 0, 2
LAB
74, -5, -37
LCH
74, 37, 262
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 254
XYZ
45, 48, 97
LUV
74, -25, -58
HWB
213, 53%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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