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
0DCBE5
RGB
13, 203, 229
HSL
187, 89%, 47%
HSB
187, 94%, 90%
CMYK
94, 11, 0, 10
LAB
75, -36, -25
LCH
75, 44, 215
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 211
XYZ
36, 48, 82
LUV
75, -55, -34
HWB
187, 5%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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