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
9CCDF2
RGB
156, 205, 242
HSL
206, 77%, 78%
HSB
206, 36%, 95%
CMYK
36, 15, 0, 5
LAB
80, -10, -24
LCH
80, 26, 247
OKLCH
0.83, 0.07, 241
XYZ
52, 57, 92
LUV
80, -25, -36
HWB
206, 61%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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