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
95AECC
RGB
149, 174, 204
HSL
213, 35%, 69%
HSB
213, 27%, 80%
CMYK
27, 15, 0, 20
LAB
70, -4, -18
LCH
70, 19, 258
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 253
XYZ
38, 41, 63
LUV
70, -14, -28
HWB
213, 58%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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