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
9FBFDB
RGB
159, 191, 219
HSL
208, 45%, 74%
HSB
208, 27%, 86%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 14
LAB
76, -6, -18
LCH
76, 19, 250
OKLCH
0.79, 0.05, 245
XYZ
46, 50, 74
LUV
76, -17, -27
HWB
208, 62%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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