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
00AAEF
RGB
0, 170, 239
HSL
197, 100%, 47%
HSB
197, 100%, 94%
CMYK
100, 29, 0, 6
LAB
65, -19, -46
LCH
65, 49, 248
OKLCH
0.70, 0.15, 237
XYZ
30, 35, 87
LUV
65, -43, -69
HWB
197, 0%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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