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
93CCFF
RGB
147, 204, 255
HSL
208, 100%, 79%
HSB
208, 42%, 100%
CMYK
42, 20, 0, 0
LAB
80, -9, -31
LCH
80, 33, 253
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 246
XYZ
52, 57, 103
LUV
80, -28, -49
HWB
208, 58%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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