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
89ABC3
RGB
137, 171, 195
HSL
205, 33%, 65%
HSB
205, 30%, 76%
CMYK
30, 12, 0, 24
LAB
68, -8, -16
LCH
68, 18, 245
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 239
XYZ
35, 38, 57
LUV
68, -18, -24
HWB
205, 54%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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