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
89B2CE
RGB
137, 178, 206
HSL
204, 41%, 67%
HSB
204, 33%, 81%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 19
LAB
70, -9, -19
LCH
70, 21, 244
OKLCH
0.74, 0.06, 238
XYZ
37, 42, 64
LUV
70, -21, -28
HWB
204, 54%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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