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
98CFFA
RGB
152, 207, 250
HSL
206, 91%, 79%
HSB
206, 39%, 98%
CMYK
39, 17, 0, 2
LAB
80, -10, -27
LCH
80, 29, 249
OKLCH
0.83, 0.08, 242
XYZ
53, 58, 99
LUV
80, -27, -42
HWB
206, 60%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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