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
88A7CD
RGB
136, 167, 205
HSL
213, 41%, 67%
HSB
213, 34%, 80%
CMYK
34, 19, 0, 20
LAB
67, -4, -23
LCH
67, 24, 260
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 254
XYZ
35, 37, 63
LUV
67, -17, -35
HWB
213, 53%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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