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
94C2DF
RGB
148, 194, 223
HSL
203, 54%, 73%
HSB
203, 34%, 87%
CMYK
34, 13, 0, 13
LAB
76, -10, -20
LCH
76, 22, 242
OKLCH
0.79, 0.06, 236
XYZ
45, 50, 77
LUV
76, -23, -29
HWB
203, 58%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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