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
9CBFDD
RGB
156, 191, 221
HSL
208, 49%, 74%
HSB
208, 29%, 87%
CMYK
29, 14, 0, 13
LAB
76, -7, -19
LCH
76, 20, 250
OKLCH
0.79, 0.06, 244
XYZ
45, 50, 76
LUV
76, -19, -29
HWB
208, 61%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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