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
178AF0
RGB
23, 138, 240
HSL
208, 88%, 52%
HSB
208, 90%, 94%
CMYK
90, 43, 0, 6
LAB
56, -1, -61
LCH
56, 61, 269
OKLCH
0.63, 0.18, 252
XYZ
25, 25, 86
LUV
56, -32, -93
HWB
208, 9%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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