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
A3BADF
RGB
163, 186, 223
HSL
217, 48%, 76%
HSB
217, 27%, 87%
CMYK
27, 17, 0, 13
LAB
75, -2, -21
LCH
75, 21, 265
OKLCH
0.78, 0.06, 260
XYZ
46, 48, 77
LUV
75, -13, -33
HWB
217, 64%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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