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
89D6FF
RGB
137, 214, 255
HSL
201, 100%, 77%
HSB
201, 46%, 100%
CMYK
46, 16, 0, 0
LAB
82, -17, -28
LCH
82, 33, 239
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 233
XYZ
52, 61, 104
LUV
82, -35, -42
HWB
201, 54%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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