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
A4BADA
RGB
164, 186, 218
HSL
216, 42%, 75%
HSB
216, 25%, 85%
CMYK
25, 15, 0, 15
LAB
75, -2, -19
LCH
75, 19, 262
OKLCH
0.78, 0.05, 258
XYZ
46, 48, 73
LUV
75, -13, -29
HWB
216, 64%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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