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
0EA6DC
RGB
14, 166, 220
HSL
196, 88%, 46%
HSB
196, 94%, 86%
CMYK
94, 25, 0, 14
LAB
63, -22, -38
LCH
63, 44, 240
OKLCH
0.68, 0.14, 231
XYZ
27, 33, 73
LUV
63, -43, -56
HWB
196, 5%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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