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
91C7EF
RGB
145, 199, 239
HSL
206, 75%, 75%
HSB
206, 39%, 94%
CMYK
39, 17, 0, 6
LAB
78, -11, -26
LCH
78, 28, 248
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 241
XYZ
48, 53, 89
LUV
78, -27, -39
HWB
206, 57%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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