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
89ADD2
RGB
137, 173, 210
HSL
210, 45%, 68%
HSB
210, 35%, 82%
CMYK
35, 18, 0, 18
LAB
69, -6, -23
LCH
69, 24, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 249
XYZ
37, 40, 67
LUV
69, -19, -35
HWB
210, 54%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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