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
96CDFF
RGB
150, 205, 255
HSL
209, 100%, 79%
HSB
209, 41%, 100%
CMYK
41, 20, 0, 0
LAB
80, -9, -31
LCH
80, 32, 254
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 247
XYZ
52, 57, 103
LUV
80, -27, -48
HWB
209, 59%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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