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
88BEE1
RGB
136, 190, 225
HSL
204, 60%, 71%
HSB
204, 40%, 88%
CMYK
40, 16, 0, 12
LAB
74, -12, -24
LCH
74, 26, 244
OKLCH
0.78, 0.08, 237
XYZ
42, 47, 78
LUV
74, -26, -35
HWB
204, 53%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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