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
91ADC8
RGB
145, 173, 200
HSL
209, 33%, 68%
HSB
209, 28%, 78%
CMYK
28, 13, 0, 22
LAB
69, -5, -17
LCH
69, 18, 253
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 248
XYZ
37, 40, 60
LUV
69, -15, -25
HWB
209, 57%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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