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
0BD2F5
RGB
11, 210, 245
HSL
189, 92%, 50%
HSB
189, 96%, 96%
CMYK
96, 14, 0, 4
LAB
77, -35, -30
LCH
77, 46, 221
OKLCH
0.80, 0.14, 216
XYZ
40, 53, 94
LUV
77, -56, -42
HWB
189, 4%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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