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
01A4CD
RGB
1, 164, 205
HSL
192, 99%, 40%
HSB
192, 100%, 80%
CMYK
100, 20, 0, 20
LAB
62, -26, -32
LCH
62, 41, 231
OKLCH
0.67, 0.13, 224
XYZ
24, 31, 62
LUV
62, -44, -45
HWB
192, 0%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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