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
01C4E7
RGB
1, 196, 231
HSL
189, 99%, 45%
HSB
189, 100%, 91%
CMYK
100, 15, 0, 9
LAB
73, -33, -30
LCH
73, 44, 222
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 217
XYZ
34, 45, 83
LUV
73, -52, -42
HWB
189, 0%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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