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
87CFFC
RGB
135, 207, 252
HSL
203, 95%, 76%
HSB
203, 46%, 99%
CMYK
46, 18, 0, 1
LAB
80, -14, -30
LCH
80, 33, 244
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 237
XYZ
50, 57, 100
LUV
80, -33, -45
HWB
203, 53%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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