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
0E8ADE
RGB
14, 138, 222
HSL
204, 88%, 46%
HSB
204, 94%, 87%
CMYK
94, 38, 0, 13
LAB
55, -7, -52
LCH
55, 53, 262
OKLCH
0.62, 0.16, 247
XYZ
22, 24, 72
LUV
55, -33, -79
HWB
204, 5%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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