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
89B4D4
RGB
137, 180, 212
HSL
206, 47%, 68%
HSB
206, 35%, 83%
CMYK
35, 15, 0, 17
LAB
71, -9, -21
LCH
71, 23, 247
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 241
XYZ
39, 43, 68
LUV
71, -22, -31
HWB
206, 54%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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