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
88A4CB
RGB
136, 164, 203
HSL
215, 39%, 66%
HSB
215, 33%, 80%
CMYK
33, 19, 0, 20
LAB
66, -3, -23
LCH
66, 24, 263
OKLCH
0.71, 0.07, 257
XYZ
34, 36, 62
LUV
66, -15, -36
HWB
215, 53%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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