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
87BEE0
RGB
135, 190, 224
HSL
203, 59%, 70%
HSB
203, 40%, 88%
CMYK
40, 15, 0, 12
LAB
74, -12, -23
LCH
74, 26, 242
OKLCH
0.78, 0.08, 236
XYZ
42, 47, 77
LUV
74, -27, -34
HWB
203, 53%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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