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
0CDBE5
RGB
12, 219, 229
HSL
183, 90%, 47%
HSB
183, 95%, 90%
CMYK
95, 4, 0, 10
LAB
79, -43, -18
LCH
79, 46, 203
OKLCH
0.81, 0.14, 201
XYZ
40, 56, 83
LUV
79, -60, -22
HWB
183, 5%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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