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
90ADCA
RGB
144, 173, 202
HSL
210, 35%, 68%
HSB
210, 29%, 79%
CMYK
29, 14, 0, 21
LAB
69, -5, -18
LCH
69, 19, 254
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 249
XYZ
37, 40, 62
LUV
69, -16, -27
HWB
210, 56%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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