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
9CDCF8
RGB
156, 220, 248
HSL
198, 87%, 79%
HSB
198, 37%, 97%
CMYK
37, 11, 0, 3
LAB
84, -16, -21
LCH
84, 26, 232
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 227
XYZ
56, 65, 98
LUV
84, -31, -30
HWB
198, 61%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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