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
00C4EF
RGB
0, 196, 239
HSL
191, 100%, 47%
HSB
191, 100%, 94%
CMYK
100, 18, 0, 6
LAB
73, -31, -34
LCH
73, 45, 228
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 221
XYZ
35, 46, 89
LUV
73, -52, -49
HWB
191, 0%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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