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
9DBAE5
RGB
157, 186, 229
HSL
216, 58%, 76%
HSB
216, 31%, 90%
CMYK
31, 19, 0, 10
LAB
74, -3, -25
LCH
74, 25, 264
OKLCH
0.78, 0.07, 258
XYZ
46, 48, 81
LUV
74, -16, -39
HWB
216, 62%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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