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
91C4ED
RGB
145, 196, 237
HSL
207, 72%, 75%
HSB
207, 39%, 93%
CMYK
39, 17, 0, 7
LAB
77, -10, -26
LCH
77, 28, 250
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 243
XYZ
47, 52, 88
LUV
77, -25, -40
HWB
207, 57%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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