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
91E5FF
RGB
145, 229, 255
HSL
194, 100%, 78%
HSB
194, 43%, 100%
CMYK
43, 10, 0, 0
LAB
86, -22, -21
LCH
86, 30, 224
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 220
XYZ
58, 69, 105
LUV
86, -38, -30
HWB
194, 57%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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