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
01A6BE
RGB
1, 166, 190
HSL
188, 99%, 37%
HSB
188, 99%, 75%
CMYK
99, 13, 0, 25
LAB
62, -31, -23
LCH
62, 38, 217
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 213
XYZ
23, 31, 53
LUV
62, -45, -31
HWB
188, 0%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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