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
00ABE1
RGB
0, 171, 225
HSL
194, 100%, 44%
HSB
194, 100%, 88%
CMYK
100, 24, 0, 12
LAB
65, -23, -38
LCH
65, 45, 239
OKLCH
0.69, 0.14, 230
XYZ
28, 35, 76
LUV
65, -44, -57
HWB
194, 0%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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