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
89CBF6
RGB
137, 203, 246
HSL
204, 86%, 75%
HSB
204, 44%, 96%
CMYK
44, 17, 0, 4
LAB
78, -13, -28
LCH
78, 31, 245
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 238
XYZ
48, 55, 95
LUV
78, -31, -43
HWB
204, 54%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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