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
88B2CD
RGB
136, 178, 205
HSL
203, 41%, 67%
HSB
203, 34%, 80%
CMYK
34, 13, 0, 20
LAB
70, -10, -19
LCH
70, 21, 243
OKLCH
0.74, 0.06, 237
XYZ
37, 41, 64
LUV
70, -21, -27
HWB
203, 53%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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