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
11DBFF
RGB
17, 219, 255
HSL
189, 100%, 53%
HSB
189, 93%, 100%
CMYK
93, 14, 0, 0
LAB
80, -36, -31
LCH
80, 47, 221
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 216
XYZ
44, 58, 103
LUV
80, -58, -44
HWB
189, 7%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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