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
01BAD3
RGB
1, 186, 211
HSL
187, 99%, 42%
HSB
187, 100%, 83%
CMYK
100, 12, 0, 17
LAB
69, -34, -24
LCH
69, 42, 216
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 212
XYZ
29, 40, 68
LUV
69, -51, -33
HWB
187, 0%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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