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
98C4FF
RGB
152, 196, 255
HSL
214, 100%, 80%
HSB
214, 40%, 100%
CMYK
40, 23, 0, 0
LAB
78, -4, -34
LCH
78, 34, 263
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 256
XYZ
51, 53, 102
LUV
78, -23, -54
HWB
214, 60%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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