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
95B2DE
RGB
149, 178, 222
HSL
216, 53%, 73%
HSB
216, 33%, 87%
CMYK
33, 20, 0, 13
LAB
72, -2, -26
LCH
72, 26, 265
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 259
XYZ
41, 44, 75
LUV
72, -16, -40
HWB
216, 58%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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