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
99BEDA
RGB
153, 190, 218
HSL
206, 47%, 73%
HSB
206, 30%, 85%
CMYK
30, 13, 0, 15
LAB
75, -8, -18
LCH
75, 20, 247
OKLCH
0.78, 0.06, 241
XYZ
44, 49, 73
LUV
75, -20, -27
HWB
206, 60%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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