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
95CFFC
RGB
149, 207, 252
HSL
206, 94%, 79%
HSB
206, 41%, 99%
CMYK
41, 18, 0, 1
LAB
80, -11, -28
LCH
80, 30, 249
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 242
XYZ
52, 58, 101
LUV
80, -28, -44
HWB
206, 58%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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