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
9DD9FA
RGB
157, 217, 250
HSL
201, 90%, 80%
HSB
201, 37%, 98%
CMYK
37, 13, 0, 2
LAB
83, -14, -23
LCH
83, 27, 239
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 233
XYZ
56, 64, 100
LUV
83, -29, -34
HWB
201, 62%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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