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
00C8D8
RGB
0, 200, 216
HSL
184, 100%, 42%
HSB
184, 100%, 85%
CMYK
100, 7, 0, 15
LAB
73, -38, -20
LCH
73, 43, 208
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 205
XYZ
33, 46, 72
LUV
73, -55, -26
HWB
184, 0%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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