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
94D1FD
RGB
148, 209, 253
HSL
205, 96%, 79%
HSB
205, 42%, 99%
CMYK
42, 17, 0, 1
LAB
81, -12, -28
LCH
81, 31, 247
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 240
XYZ
53, 59, 102
LUV
81, -29, -43
HWB
205, 58%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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