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
0BBAC3
RGB
11, 186, 195
HSL
183, 89%, 40%
HSB
183, 94%, 76%
CMYK
94, 5, 0, 24
LAB
68, -37, -16
LCH
68, 41, 203
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 201
XYZ
28, 39, 58
LUV
68, -52, -19
HWB
183, 4%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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