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
96D8FB
RGB
150, 216, 251
HSL
201, 93%, 79%
HSB
201, 40%, 98%
CMYK
40, 14, 0, 2
LAB
83, -15, -24
LCH
83, 28, 238
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 232
XYZ
55, 63, 100
LUV
83, -32, -36
HWB
201, 59%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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