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
96BAEA
RGB
150, 186, 234
HSL
214, 67%, 75%
HSB
214, 36%, 92%
CMYK
36, 21, 0, 8
LAB
74, -4, -28
LCH
74, 28, 262
OKLCH
0.78, 0.08, 256
XYZ
45, 48, 85
LUV
74, -19, -44
HWB
214, 59%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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