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
B3D7FF
RGB
179, 215, 255
HSL
212, 100%, 85%
HSB
212, 30%, 100%
CMYK
30, 16, 0, 0
LAB
84, -6, -24
LCH
84, 24, 257
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 251
XYZ
61, 65, 104
LUV
84, -20, -37
HWB
212, 70%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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