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
95B4CD
RGB
149, 180, 205
HSL
207, 36%, 69%
HSB
207, 27%, 80%
CMYK
27, 12, 0, 20
LAB
72, -7, -16
LCH
72, 18, 248
OKLCH
0.76, 0.05, 243
XYZ
40, 43, 64
LUV
72, -17, -24
HWB
207, 58%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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