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
09B9DB
RGB
9, 185, 219
HSL
190, 92%, 45%
HSB
190, 96%, 86%
CMYK
96, 16, 0, 14
LAB
69, -31, -29
LCH
69, 42, 223
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 217
XYZ
30, 40, 73
LUV
69, -49, -40
HWB
190, 4%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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