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
0FA7B2
RGB
15, 167, 178
HSL
184, 84%, 38%
HSB
184, 92%, 70%
CMYK
92, 6, 0, 30
LAB
62, -34, -16
LCH
62, 37, 206
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 203
XYZ
22, 31, 47
LUV
62, -46, -19
HWB
184, 6%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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