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
1EEEFA
RGB
30, 238, 250
HSL
183, 96%, 55%
HSB
183, 88%, 98%
CMYK
88, 5, 0, 2
LAB
86, -44, -20
LCH
86, 49, 204
OKLCH
0.87, 0.14, 201
XYZ
48, 68, 101
LUV
86, -64, -24
HWB
183, 12%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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