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
00C4E9
RGB
0, 196, 233
HSL
190, 100%, 46%
HSB
190, 100%, 91%
CMYK
100, 16, 0, 9
LAB
73, -32, -31
LCH
73, 45, 223
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 218
XYZ
34, 45, 84
LUV
73, -52, -44
HWB
190, 0%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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