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
0DC1EA
RGB
13, 193, 234
HSL
191, 89%, 48%
HSB
191, 94%, 92%
CMYK
94, 18, 0, 8
LAB
72, -30, -32
LCH
72, 44, 227
OKLCH
0.75, 0.14, 221
XYZ
34, 44, 85
LUV
72, -51, -47
HWB
191, 5%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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