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
0BD2F0
RGB
11, 210, 240
HSL
188, 91%, 49%
HSB
188, 95%, 94%
CMYK
95, 13, 0, 6
LAB
77, -36, -28
LCH
77, 45, 217
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 213
XYZ
39, 52, 90
LUV
77, -56, -38
HWB
188, 4%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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