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
91C5F2
RGB
145, 197, 242
HSL
208, 79%, 76%
HSB
208, 40%, 95%
CMYK
40, 19, 0, 5
LAB
77, -9, -28
LCH
77, 30, 252
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 245
XYZ
48, 52, 92
LUV
77, -26, -43
HWB
208, 57%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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