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
A0DCFB
RGB
160, 220, 251
HSL
200, 92%, 81%
HSB
200, 36%, 98%
CMYK
36, 12, 0, 2
LAB
84, -14, -22
LCH
84, 26, 237
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 231
XYZ
57, 66, 101
LUV
84, -29, -32
HWB
200, 63%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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