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
00ACDC
RGB
0, 172, 220
HSL
193, 100%, 43%
HSB
193, 100%, 86%
CMYK
100, 22, 0, 14
LAB
65, -25, -35
LCH
65, 43, 235
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 227
XYZ
28, 35, 73
LUV
65, -45, -52
HWB
193, 0%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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