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
91C4E6
RGB
145, 196, 230
HSL
204, 63%, 74%
HSB
204, 37%, 90%
CMYK
37, 15, 0, 10
LAB
76, -11, -23
LCH
76, 25, 244
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 238
XYZ
46, 51, 82
LUV
76, -25, -34
HWB
204, 57%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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