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
9EBFE8
RGB
158, 191, 232
HSL
213, 62%, 76%
HSB
213, 32%, 91%
CMYK
32, 18, 0, 9
LAB
76, -4, -24
LCH
76, 25, 260
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 254
XYZ
47, 50, 84
LUV
76, -18, -38
HWB
213, 62%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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