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
00DFF6
RGB
0, 223, 246
HSL
186, 100%, 48%
HSB
186, 100%, 96%
CMYK
100, 9, 0, 4
LAB
81, -40, -25
LCH
81, 47, 212
OKLCH
0.83, 0.14, 208
XYZ
43, 59, 96
LUV
81, -60, -33
HWB
186, 0%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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