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
00BAC6
RGB
0, 186, 198
HSL
184, 100%, 39%
HSB
184, 100%, 78%
CMYK
100, 6, 0, 22
LAB
68, -37, -18
LCH
68, 41, 206
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 203
XYZ
28, 39, 60
LUV
68, -52, -22
HWB
184, 0%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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