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
00AEC0
RGB
0, 174, 192
HSL
186, 100%, 38%
HSB
186, 100%, 75%
CMYK
100, 9, 0, 25
LAB
65, -34, -20
LCH
65, 39, 211
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 208
XYZ
25, 34, 55
LUV
65, -48, -26
HWB
186, 0%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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