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
95BEF9
RGB
149, 190, 249
HSL
215, 89%, 78%
HSB
215, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 24, 0, 2
LAB
76, -3, -34
LCH
76, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 257
XYZ
48, 50, 97
LUV
76, -22, -54
HWB
215, 58%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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