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
88DBFA
RGB
136, 219, 250
HSL
196, 92%, 76%
HSB
196, 46%, 98%
CMYK
46, 12, 0, 2
LAB
83, -20, -24
LCH
83, 31, 229
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 224
XYZ
53, 63, 100
LUV
83, -38, -34
HWB
196, 53%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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