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
94CBEE
RGB
148, 203, 238
HSL
203, 73%, 76%
HSB
203, 38%, 93%
CMYK
38, 15, 0, 7
LAB
79, -12, -23
LCH
79, 26, 243
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 237
XYZ
49, 55, 89
LUV
79, -27, -35
HWB
203, 58%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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