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
89BCDE
RGB
137, 188, 222
HSL
204, 56%, 70%
HSB
204, 38%, 87%
CMYK
38, 15, 0, 13
LAB
74, -11, -23
LCH
74, 25, 244
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 238
XYZ
41, 47, 76
LUV
74, -25, -34
HWB
204, 54%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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