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
0ABAED
RGB
10, 186, 237
HSL
193, 92%, 48%
HSB
193, 96%, 93%
CMYK
96, 22, 0, 7
LAB
70, -27, -37
LCH
70, 46, 234
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 227
XYZ
33, 41, 86
LUV
70, -48, -55
HWB
193, 4%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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