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
98C8FF
RGB
152, 200, 255
HSL
212, 100%, 80%
HSB
212, 40%, 100%
CMYK
40, 22, 0, 0
LAB
79, -6, -33
LCH
79, 33, 260
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 252
XYZ
52, 55, 103
LUV
79, -24, -51
HWB
212, 60%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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