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
0DCED7
RGB
13, 206, 215
HSL
183, 89%, 45%
HSB
183, 94%, 84%
CMYK
94, 4, 0, 16
LAB
75, -41, -17
LCH
75, 44, 203
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 200
XYZ
34, 49, 72
LUV
75, -57, -20
HWB
183, 5%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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