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
00A4C0
RGB
0, 164, 192
HSL
189, 100%, 38%
HSB
189, 100%, 75%
CMYK
100, 15, 0, 25
LAB
61, -29, -25
LCH
61, 39, 221
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 216
XYZ
23, 30, 55
LUV
61, -45, -34
HWB
189, 0%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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