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
95B3DA
RGB
149, 179, 218
HSL
214, 48%, 72%
HSB
214, 32%, 85%
CMYK
32, 18, 0, 15
LAB
72, -4, -23
LCH
72, 24, 261
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 255
XYZ
41, 44, 73
LUV
72, -17, -36
HWB
214, 58%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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