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
9FC2ED
RGB
159, 194, 237
HSL
213, 68%, 78%
HSB
213, 33%, 93%
CMYK
33, 18, 0, 7
LAB
77, -5, -26
LCH
77, 26, 260
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 254
XYZ
49, 52, 88
LUV
77, -19, -39
HWB
213, 62%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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