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
88E6FF
RGB
136, 230, 255
HSL
193, 100%, 77%
HSB
193, 47%, 100%
CMYK
47, 10, 0, 0
LAB
86, -24, -21
LCH
86, 32, 221
OKLCH
0.88, 0.10, 217
XYZ
56, 69, 105
LUV
86, -42, -30
HWB
193, 53%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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