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
95BFE8
RGB
149, 191, 232
HSL
210, 64%, 75%
HSB
210, 36%, 91%
CMYK
36, 18, 0, 9
LAB
75, -7, -25
LCH
75, 26, 255
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 248
XYZ
46, 49, 83
LUV
75, -22, -39
HWB
210, 58%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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