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
89B0E7
RGB
137, 176, 231
HSL
215, 66%, 72%
HSB
215, 41%, 91%
CMYK
41, 24, 0, 9
LAB
71, -3, -32
LCH
71, 32, 265
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 257
XYZ
40, 42, 82
LUV
71, -20, -50
HWB
215, 54%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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