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
88ACCA
RGB
136, 172, 202
HSL
207, 38%, 66%
HSB
207, 33%, 79%
CMYK
33, 15, 0, 21
LAB
68, -7, -20
LCH
68, 21, 250
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 244
XYZ
36, 39, 62
LUV
68, -19, -29
HWB
207, 53%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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