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
00A8D4
RGB
0, 168, 212
HSL
192, 100%, 42%
HSB
192, 100%, 83%
CMYK
100, 21, 0, 17
LAB
63, -26, -33
LCH
63, 42, 233
OKLCH
0.68, 0.13, 225
XYZ
26, 33, 67
LUV
63, -44, -48
HWB
192, 0%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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