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
9ABFE5
RGB
154, 191, 229
HSL
210, 59%, 75%
HSB
210, 33%, 90%
CMYK
33, 17, 0, 10
LAB
76, -6, -23
LCH
76, 24, 255
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 249
XYZ
46, 50, 81
LUV
76, -20, -36
HWB
210, 60%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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