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
87BCDA
RGB
135, 188, 218
HSL
202, 53%, 69%
HSB
202, 38%, 85%
CMYK
38, 14, 0, 15
LAB
73, -12, -21
LCH
73, 24, 240
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 234
XYZ
41, 46, 73
LUV
73, -26, -31
HWB
202, 53%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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