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
91CFF7
RGB
145, 207, 247
HSL
204, 86%, 77%
HSB
204, 41%, 97%
CMYK
41, 16, 0, 3
LAB
80, -13, -26
LCH
80, 29, 244
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 237
XYZ
51, 57, 96
LUV
80, -30, -40
HWB
204, 57%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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