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
87C4FC
RGB
135, 196, 252
HSL
209, 95%, 76%
HSB
209, 46%, 99%
CMYK
46, 22, 0, 1
LAB
77, -9, -34
LCH
77, 35, 255
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 247
XYZ
47, 52, 100
LUV
77, -29, -53
HWB
209, 53%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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