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
01C5FB
RGB
1, 197, 251
HSL
193, 99%, 49%
HSB
193, 100%, 98%
CMYK
100, 22, 0, 2
LAB
73, -28, -39
LCH
73, 48, 234
OKLCH
0.77, 0.15, 227
XYZ
37, 47, 98
LUV
73, -51, -58
HWB
193, 0%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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