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
9FD9FF
RGB
159, 217, 255
HSL
204, 100%, 81%
HSB
204, 38%, 100%
CMYK
38, 15, 0, 0
LAB
84, -12, -25
LCH
84, 28, 244
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 238
XYZ
57, 64, 104
LUV
84, -29, -38
HWB
204, 62%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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