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
008CC6
RGB
0, 140, 198
HSL
198, 100%, 39%
HSB
198, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 29, 0, 22
LAB
54, -16, -40
LCH
54, 43, 248
OKLCH
0.61, 0.13, 237
XYZ
20, 23, 57
LUV
54, -36, -58
HWB
198, 0%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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