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
00A5DC
RGB
0, 165, 220
HSL
195, 100%, 43%
HSB
195, 100%, 86%
CMYK
100, 25, 0, 14
LAB
63, -22, -39
LCH
63, 44, 241
OKLCH
0.68, 0.14, 231
XYZ
26, 32, 72
LUV
63, -43, -57
HWB
195, 0%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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