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
A4CEED
RGB
164, 206, 237
HSL
205, 67%, 79%
HSB
205, 31%, 93%
CMYK
31, 13, 0, 7
LAB
81, -9, -20
LCH
81, 22, 246
OKLCH
0.83, 0.06, 240
XYZ
53, 58, 89
LUV
81, -22, -30
HWB
205, 64%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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