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
89DFF7
RGB
137, 223, 247
HSL
193, 87%, 75%
HSB
193, 45%, 97%
CMYK
45, 10, 0, 3
LAB
84, -22, -20
LCH
84, 30, 222
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 218
XYZ
53, 65, 98
LUV
84, -39, -28
HWB
193, 54%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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