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Sky Blue

#87D9EE

A light, moderate sky blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
87D9EE
RGB
135, 217, 238
HSL
192, 75%, 73%
HSB
192, 43%, 93%
CMYK
43, 9, 0, 7
LAB
82, -22, -19
LCH
82, 29, 220
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 216
XYZ
50, 61, 90
LUV
82, -37, -26
HWB
192, 53%, 7%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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