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
0EA2C2
RGB
14, 162, 194
HSL
191, 87%, 41%
HSB
191, 93%, 76%
CMYK
93, 16, 0, 24
LAB
61, -27, -27
LCH
61, 38, 225
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 219
XYZ
23, 30, 56
LUV
61, -43, -37
HWB
191, 5%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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