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
94C4E7
RGB
148, 196, 231
HSL
205, 63%, 74%
HSB
205, 36%, 91%
CMYK
36, 15, 0, 9
LAB
77, -10, -23
LCH
77, 25, 247
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 240
XYZ
46, 52, 83
LUV
77, -24, -34
HWB
205, 58%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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