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
00AAD8
RGB
0, 170, 216
HSL
193, 100%, 42%
HSB
193, 100%, 85%
CMYK
100, 21, 0, 15
LAB
64, -25, -34
LCH
64, 43, 234
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 226
XYZ
27, 34, 70
LUV
64, -45, -50
HWB
193, 0%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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