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
0DBFD8
RGB
13, 191, 216
HSL
187, 89%, 45%
HSB
187, 94%, 85%
CMYK
94, 12, 0, 15
LAB
71, -34, -24
LCH
71, 42, 216
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 211
XYZ
31, 42, 71
LUV
71, -51, -33
HWB
187, 5%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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