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
9BD2EE
RGB
155, 210, 238
HSL
200, 71%, 77%
HSB
200, 35%, 93%
CMYK
35, 12, 0, 7
LAB
81, -13, -20
LCH
81, 24, 236
OKLCH
0.84, 0.07, 231
XYZ
52, 59, 90
LUV
81, -27, -29
HWB
200, 61%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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