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
87BCD7
RGB
135, 188, 215
HSL
200, 50%, 69%
HSB
200, 37%, 84%
CMYK
37, 13, 0, 16
LAB
73, -13, -19
LCH
73, 23, 236
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 231
XYZ
40, 46, 71
LUV
73, -26, -28
HWB
200, 53%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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