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
A3C2EB
RGB
163, 194, 235
HSL
214, 64%, 78%
HSB
214, 31%, 92%
CMYK
31, 17, 0, 8
LAB
77, -4, -24
LCH
77, 24, 261
OKLCH
0.81, 0.07, 256
XYZ
49, 52, 86
LUV
77, -17, -37
HWB
214, 64%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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