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
0BD8F7
RGB
11, 216, 247
HSL
188, 94%, 51%
HSB
188, 96%, 97%
CMYK
96, 13, 0, 3
LAB
79, -37, -28
LCH
79, 47, 217
OKLCH
0.81, 0.14, 213
XYZ
41, 56, 97
LUV
79, -58, -39
HWB
188, 4%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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