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
91ACC2
RGB
145, 172, 194
HSL
207, 29%, 66%
HSB
207, 25%, 76%
CMYK
25, 11, 0, 24
LAB
69, -6, -15
LCH
69, 16, 248
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 243
XYZ
36, 39, 57
LUV
69, -15, -21
HWB
207, 57%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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