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
A1DFFD
RGB
161, 223, 253
HSL
200, 96%, 81%
HSB
200, 36%, 99%
CMYK
36, 12, 0, 1
LAB
85, -15, -21
LCH
85, 26, 235
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 230
XYZ
59, 67, 103
LUV
85, -30, -31
HWB
200, 63%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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