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
0BD7FC
RGB
11, 215, 252
HSL
189, 98%, 52%
HSB
189, 96%, 99%
CMYK
96, 15, 0, 1
LAB
79, -35, -31
LCH
79, 47, 221
OKLCH
0.81, 0.14, 216
XYZ
42, 56, 101
LUV
79, -57, -44
HWB
189, 4%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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