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
91C2D6
RGB
145, 194, 214
HSL
197, 46%, 70%
HSB
197, 32%, 84%
CMYK
32, 9, 0, 16
LAB
75, -13, -16
LCH
75, 20, 230
OKLCH
0.79, 0.06, 225
XYZ
43, 49, 71
LUV
75, -25, -22
HWB
197, 57%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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