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
9FC5F8
RGB
159, 197, 248
HSL
214, 86%, 80%
HSB
214, 36%, 97%
CMYK
36, 21, 0, 3
LAB
78, -4, -30
LCH
78, 30, 263
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 256
XYZ
51, 54, 97
LUV
78, -20, -47
HWB
214, 62%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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