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
9AC4E1
RGB
154, 196, 225
HSL
205, 54%, 74%
HSB
205, 32%, 88%
CMYK
32, 13, 0, 12
LAB
77, -9, -19
LCH
77, 21, 244
OKLCH
0.80, 0.06, 239
XYZ
47, 52, 79
LUV
77, -22, -29
HWB
205, 60%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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