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
9ABCD5
RGB
154, 188, 213
HSL
205, 41%, 72%
HSB
205, 28%, 84%
CMYK
28, 12, 0, 16
LAB
74, -8, -17
LCH
74, 18, 245
OKLCH
0.78, 0.05, 240
XYZ
43, 48, 70
LUV
74, -18, -24
HWB
205, 60%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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