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
00A1B8
RGB
0, 161, 184
HSL
188, 100%, 36%
HSB
188, 100%, 72%
CMYK
100, 13, 0, 28
LAB
60, -30, -22
LCH
60, 38, 217
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 212
XYZ
21, 29, 50
LUV
60, -44, -30
HWB
188, 0%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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