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
9BCBF1
RGB
155, 203, 241
HSL
207, 75%, 78%
HSB
207, 36%, 95%
CMYK
36, 16, 0, 5
LAB
79, -9, -24
LCH
79, 26, 249
OKLCH
0.82, 0.07, 243
XYZ
51, 56, 91
LUV
79, -24, -37
HWB
207, 61%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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