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
008CF0
RGB
0, 140, 240
HSL
205, 100%, 47%
HSB
205, 100%, 94%
CMYK
100, 42, 0, 6
LAB
56, -3, -60
LCH
56, 60, 267
OKLCH
0.63, 0.18, 250
XYZ
25, 25, 86
LUV
56, -33, -92
HWB
205, 0%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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