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
95BBF5
RGB
149, 187, 245
HSL
216, 83%, 77%
HSB
216, 39%, 96%
CMYK
39, 24, 0, 4
LAB
75, -2, -33
LCH
75, 33, 266
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 259
XYZ
47, 49, 93
LUV
75, -20, -53
HWB
216, 58%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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