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
91DEFA
RGB
145, 222, 250
HSL
196, 91%, 77%
HSB
196, 42%, 98%
CMYK
42, 11, 0, 2
LAB
84, -19, -22
LCH
84, 29, 228
OKLCH
0.86, 0.09, 223
XYZ
55, 65, 100
LUV
84, -36, -31
HWB
196, 57%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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