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
91B4E9
RGB
145, 180, 233
HSL
216, 67%, 74%
HSB
216, 38%, 91%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 9
LAB
72, -2, -31
LCH
72, 31, 265
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 259
XYZ
43, 45, 83
LUV
72, -19, -48
HWB
216, 57%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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