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
88CEFF
RGB
136, 206, 255
HSL
205, 100%, 77%
HSB
205, 47%, 100%
CMYK
47, 19, 0, 0
LAB
79, -13, -31
LCH
79, 34, 247
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 240
XYZ
50, 57, 103
LUV
79, -32, -48
HWB
205, 53%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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