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
008AD5
RGB
0, 138, 213
HSL
201, 100%, 42%
HSB
201, 100%, 84%
CMYK
100, 35, 0, 16
LAB
54, -10, -48
LCH
54, 49, 258
OKLCH
0.61, 0.15, 244
XYZ
21, 23, 66
LUV
54, -34, -72
HWB
201, 0%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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