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
9DBCED
RGB
157, 188, 237
HSL
217, 69%, 77%
HSB
217, 34%, 93%
CMYK
34, 21, 0, 7
LAB
75, -2, -28
LCH
75, 28, 266
OKLCH
0.79, 0.08, 259
XYZ
47, 49, 87
LUV
75, -17, -44
HWB
217, 62%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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