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
01CCF0
RGB
1, 204, 240
HSL
189, 99%, 47%
HSB
189, 100%, 94%
CMYK
100, 15, 0, 6
LAB
75, -34, -30
LCH
75, 46, 222
OKLCH
0.78, 0.14, 217
XYZ
37, 49, 90
LUV
75, -54, -43
HWB
189, 0%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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