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
00BCD5
RGB
0, 188, 213
HSL
187, 100%, 42%
HSB
187, 100%, 84%
CMYK
100, 12, 0, 16
LAB
70, -34, -24
LCH
70, 42, 216
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 211
XYZ
30, 41, 69
LUV
70, -51, -33
HWB
187, 0%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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