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
9EBFEF
RGB
158, 191, 239
HSL
216, 72%, 78%
HSB
216, 34%, 94%
CMYK
34, 20, 0, 6
LAB
76, -3, -28
LCH
76, 28, 264
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 258
XYZ
48, 51, 89
LUV
76, -18, -43
HWB
216, 62%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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