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
9BBDF0
RGB
155, 189, 240
HSL
216, 74%, 77%
HSB
216, 35%, 94%
CMYK
35, 21, 0, 6
LAB
75, -3, -29
LCH
75, 30, 265
OKLCH
0.79, 0.08, 258
XYZ
47, 50, 90
LUV
75, -19, -46
HWB
216, 61%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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