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
9BCBE7
RGB
155, 203, 231
HSL
202, 61%, 76%
HSB
202, 33%, 91%
CMYK
33, 12, 0, 9
LAB
79, -11, -19
LCH
79, 22, 240
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 234
XYZ
49, 55, 84
LUV
79, -24, -28
HWB
202, 61%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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