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
9DBFE6
RGB
157, 191, 230
HSL
212, 59%, 76%
HSB
212, 32%, 90%
CMYK
32, 17, 0, 10
LAB
76, -5, -23
LCH
76, 24, 258
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 252
XYZ
47, 50, 82
LUV
76, -18, -36
HWB
212, 62%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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