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
91CAF4
RGB
145, 202, 244
HSL
205, 82%, 76%
HSB
205, 41%, 96%
CMYK
41, 17, 0, 4
LAB
79, -11, -27
LCH
79, 29, 248
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 241
XYZ
49, 55, 94
LUV
79, -28, -41
HWB
205, 57%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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