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
0DBAE4
RGB
13, 186, 228
HSL
192, 89%, 47%
HSB
192, 94%, 89%
CMYK
94, 18, 0, 11
LAB
69, -29, -33
LCH
69, 44, 229
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 222
XYZ
32, 41, 80
LUV
69, -49, -47
HWB
192, 5%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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