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
91CAFA
RGB
145, 202, 250
HSL
207, 91%, 77%
HSB
207, 42%, 98%
CMYK
42, 19, 0, 2
LAB
79, -10, -30
LCH
79, 32, 252
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 245
XYZ
50, 55, 98
LUV
79, -28, -46
HWB
207, 57%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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