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
95CCFB
RGB
149, 204, 251
HSL
208, 93%, 78%
HSB
208, 41%, 98%
CMYK
41, 19, 0, 2
LAB
80, -10, -29
LCH
80, 31, 252
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 245
XYZ
51, 57, 99
LUV
80, -27, -45
HWB
208, 58%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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