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
89CEEA
RGB
137, 206, 234
HSL
197, 70%, 73%
HSB
197, 41%, 92%
CMYK
41, 12, 0, 8
LAB
79, -17, -21
LCH
79, 27, 231
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 226
XYZ
47, 55, 86
LUV
79, -32, -30
HWB
197, 54%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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