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
99E2FF
RGB
153, 226, 255
HSL
197, 100%, 80%
HSB
197, 40%, 100%
CMYK
40, 11, 0, 0
LAB
86, -18, -22
LCH
86, 28, 230
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 225
XYZ
58, 68, 105
LUV
86, -34, -31
HWB
197, 60%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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