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
00ABC7
RGB
0, 171, 199
HSL
188, 100%, 39%
HSB
188, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 14, 0, 22
LAB
64, -30, -25
LCH
64, 40, 220
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 215
XYZ
25, 33, 59
LUV
64, -46, -34
HWB
188, 0%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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