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
91B3DF
RGB
145, 179, 223
HSL
214, 55%, 72%
HSB
214, 35%, 87%
CMYK
35, 20, 0, 13
LAB
72, -4, -26
LCH
72, 27, 261
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 255
XYZ
41, 44, 76
LUV
72, -18, -40
HWB
214, 57%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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