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
00A8C6
RGB
0, 168, 198
HSL
189, 100%, 39%
HSB
189, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 15, 0, 22
LAB
63, -29, -26
LCH
63, 39, 222
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 217
XYZ
24, 32, 58
LUV
63, -45, -36
HWB
189, 0%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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