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
00B4CD
RGB
0, 180, 205
HSL
187, 100%, 40%
HSB
187, 100%, 80%
CMYK
100, 12, 0, 20
LAB
67, -33, -24
LCH
67, 41, 216
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 212
XYZ
27, 37, 63
LUV
67, -49, -32
HWB
187, 0%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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