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
9ECEFF
RGB
158, 206, 255
HSL
210, 100%, 81%
HSB
210, 38%, 100%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 0
LAB
81, -7, -29
LCH
81, 30, 256
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 249
XYZ
54, 59, 103
LUV
81, -24, -46
HWB
210, 62%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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