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
96E1FC
RGB
150, 225, 252
HSL
196, 94%, 79%
HSB
196, 40%, 99%
CMYK
40, 11, 0, 1
LAB
85, -19, -21
LCH
85, 28, 228
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 223
XYZ
57, 67, 102
LUV
85, -35, -30
HWB
196, 59%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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