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
00D4EA
RGB
0, 212, 234
HSL
186, 100%, 46%
HSB
186, 100%, 92%
CMYK
100, 9, 0, 8
LAB
77, -39, -24
LCH
77, 46, 212
OKLCH
0.80, 0.14, 208
XYZ
38, 53, 86
LUV
77, -58, -31
HWB
186, 0%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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