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
98C2EE
RGB
152, 194, 238
HSL
211, 72%, 76%
HSB
211, 36%, 93%
CMYK
36, 18, 0, 7
LAB
77, -6, -27
LCH
77, 27, 257
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 250
XYZ
48, 51, 88
LUV
77, -22, -41
HWB
211, 60%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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