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
88B3D8
RGB
136, 179, 216
HSL
208, 51%, 69%
HSB
208, 37%, 85%
CMYK
37, 17, 0, 15
LAB
71, -8, -24
LCH
71, 25, 251
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 245
XYZ
39, 42, 71
LUV
71, -22, -35
HWB
208, 53%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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