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
88AEEB
RGB
136, 174, 235
HSL
217, 71%, 73%
HSB
217, 42%, 92%
CMYK
42, 26, 0, 8
LAB
70, -1, -35
LCH
70, 35, 268
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 260
XYZ
40, 42, 84
LUV
70, -20, -55
HWB
217, 53%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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