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
00CCD7
RGB
0, 204, 215
HSL
183, 100%, 42%
HSB
183, 100%, 84%
CMYK
100, 5, 0, 16
LAB
74, -40, -18
LCH
74, 44, 204
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 202
XYZ
34, 48, 72
LUV
74, -56, -22
HWB
183, 0%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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