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
00A8BA
RGB
0, 168, 186
HSL
186, 100%, 36%
HSB
186, 100%, 73%
CMYK
100, 10, 0, 27
LAB
63, -33, -20
LCH
63, 38, 212
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 208
XYZ
23, 32, 51
LUV
63, -46, -26
HWB
186, 0%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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