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
009CEE
RGB
0, 156, 238
HSL
201, 100%, 47%
HSB
201, 100%, 93%
CMYK
100, 34, 0, 7
LAB
61, -12, -52
LCH
61, 53, 257
OKLCH
0.67, 0.16, 243
XYZ
27, 30, 85
LUV
61, -38, -79
HWB
201, 0%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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