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
00A1C7
RGB
0, 161, 199
HSL
191, 100%, 39%
HSB
191, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 19, 0, 22
LAB
61, -26, -30
LCH
61, 40, 229
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 222
XYZ
23, 30, 59
LUV
61, -43, -42
HWB
191, 0%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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