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
A4D2FA
RGB
164, 210, 250
HSL
208, 90%, 81%
HSB
208, 34%, 98%
CMYK
34, 16, 0, 2
LAB
82, -8, -25
LCH
82, 26, 251
OKLCH
0.85, 0.07, 245
XYZ
56, 61, 99
LUV
82, -24, -38
HWB
208, 64%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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