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
91C6F2
RGB
145, 198, 242
HSL
207, 79%, 76%
HSB
207, 40%, 95%
CMYK
40, 18, 0, 5
LAB
77, -10, -28
LCH
77, 29, 251
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 244
XYZ
48, 53, 92
LUV
77, -26, -42
HWB
207, 57%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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