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
09C7FE
RGB
9, 199, 254
HSL
193, 99%, 52%
HSB
193, 96%, 100%
CMYK
96, 22, 0, 0
LAB
74, -28, -39
LCH
74, 48, 235
OKLCH
0.77, 0.15, 227
XYZ
38, 48, 101
LUV
74, -51, -59
HWB
193, 4%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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