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
009FCE
RGB
0, 159, 206
HSL
194, 100%, 40%
HSB
194, 100%, 81%
CMYK
100, 23, 0, 19
LAB
60, -23, -35
LCH
60, 42, 236
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 228
XYZ
24, 29, 63
LUV
60, -42, -50
HWB
194, 0%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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