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
00BBE2
RGB
0, 187, 226
HSL
190, 100%, 44%
HSB
190, 100%, 89%
CMYK
100, 17, 0, 11
LAB
70, -30, -31
LCH
70, 44, 226
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 220
XYZ
31, 41, 78
LUV
70, -50, -45
HWB
190, 0%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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