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
96AFCC
RGB
150, 175, 204
HSL
212, 35%, 69%
HSB
212, 26%, 80%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 20
LAB
70, -4, -18
LCH
70, 18, 257
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 252
XYZ
39, 42, 63
LUV
70, -14, -27
HWB
212, 59%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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