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
0EC3DF
RGB
14, 195, 223
HSL
188, 88%, 46%
HSB
188, 94%, 87%
CMYK
94, 13, 0, 13
LAB
72, -34, -26
LCH
72, 43, 217
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 213
XYZ
33, 44, 77
LUV
72, -52, -36
HWB
188, 5%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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