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
93BBE2
RGB
147, 187, 226
HSL
210, 58%, 73%
HSB
210, 35%, 89%
CMYK
35, 17, 0, 11
LAB
74, -7, -24
LCH
74, 25, 254
OKLCH
0.78, 0.07, 248
XYZ
44, 47, 79
LUV
74, -21, -37
HWB
210, 58%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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