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
00BAF9
RGB
0, 186, 249
HSL
195, 100%, 49%
HSB
195, 100%, 98%
CMYK
100, 25, 0, 2
LAB
70, -23, -43
LCH
70, 49, 241
OKLCH
0.74, 0.15, 232
XYZ
35, 42, 96
LUV
70, -48, -65
HWB
195, 0%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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