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
009DC4
RGB
0, 157, 196
HSL
192, 100%, 38%
HSB
192, 100%, 77%
CMYK
100, 20, 0, 23
LAB
59, -25, -30
LCH
59, 39, 231
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 224
XYZ
22, 28, 56
LUV
59, -42, -43
HWB
192, 0%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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