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
9EC5FF
RGB
158, 197, 255
HSL
216, 100%, 81%
HSB
216, 38%, 100%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 0
LAB
78, -3, -33
LCH
78, 33, 265
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 258
XYZ
52, 54, 102
LUV
78, -21, -53
HWB
216, 62%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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