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
A1C2EA
RGB
161, 194, 234
HSL
213, 63%, 77%
HSB
213, 31%, 92%
CMYK
31, 17, 0, 8
LAB
77, -5, -24
LCH
77, 24, 259
OKLCH
0.80, 0.07, 253
XYZ
49, 52, 85
LUV
77, -18, -37
HWB
213, 63%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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