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
0EA4F3
RGB
14, 164, 243
HSL
201, 91%, 50%
HSB
201, 94%, 95%
CMYK
94, 33, 0, 5
LAB
63, -14, -50
LCH
63, 52, 254
OKLCH
0.69, 0.16, 241
XYZ
30, 33, 90
LUV
63, -40, -77
HWB
201, 5%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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