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
91AFC3
RGB
145, 175, 195
HSL
204, 29%, 67%
HSB
204, 26%, 76%
CMYK
26, 10, 0, 24
LAB
70, -7, -14
LCH
70, 16, 242
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 237
XYZ
37, 41, 58
LUV
70, -16, -20
HWB
204, 57%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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