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
0B86DA
RGB
11, 134, 218
HSL
204, 90%, 45%
HSB
204, 95%, 85%
CMYK
95, 39, 0, 15
LAB
53, -6, -52
LCH
53, 53, 263
OKLCH
0.60, 0.16, 248
XYZ
21, 22, 69
LUV
53, -32, -79
HWB
204, 4%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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