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
9DBBE2
RGB
157, 187, 226
HSL
214, 54%, 75%
HSB
214, 31%, 89%
CMYK
31, 17, 0, 11
LAB
75, -4, -23
LCH
75, 23, 261
OKLCH
0.78, 0.06, 255
XYZ
45, 48, 79
LUV
75, -17, -36
HWB
214, 62%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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