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
0BC2E1
RGB
11, 194, 225
HSL
189, 91%, 46%
HSB
189, 95%, 88%
CMYK
95, 14, 0, 12
LAB
72, -33, -28
LCH
72, 43, 220
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 215
XYZ
33, 44, 78
LUV
72, -52, -38
HWB
189, 4%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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