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
95D2F8
RGB
149, 210, 248
HSL
203, 88%, 78%
HSB
203, 40%, 97%
CMYK
40, 15, 0, 3
LAB
81, -13, -25
LCH
81, 28, 243
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 236
XYZ
52, 59, 97
LUV
81, -30, -38
HWB
203, 58%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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