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
89E1FA
RGB
137, 225, 250
HSL
193, 92%, 76%
HSB
193, 45%, 98%
CMYK
45, 10, 0, 2
LAB
85, -23, -21
LCH
85, 31, 223
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 218
XYZ
54, 66, 100
LUV
85, -40, -29
HWB
193, 54%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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