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
0DBDF5
RGB
13, 189, 245
HSL
194, 92%, 51%
HSB
194, 95%, 96%
CMYK
95, 23, 0, 4
LAB
71, -26, -40
LCH
71, 47, 237
OKLCH
0.75, 0.15, 229
XYZ
35, 43, 93
LUV
71, -49, -59
HWB
194, 5%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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