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
89DDF3
RGB
137, 221, 243
HSL
192, 82%, 75%
HSB
192, 44%, 95%
CMYK
44, 9, 0, 5
LAB
83, -22, -19
LCH
83, 30, 221
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 216
XYZ
52, 63, 94
LUV
83, -38, -27
HWB
192, 54%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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