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
A4D9FA
RGB
164, 217, 250
HSL
203, 90%, 81%
HSB
203, 34%, 98%
CMYK
34, 13, 0, 2
LAB
84, -12, -22
LCH
84, 25, 242
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 236
XYZ
57, 64, 100
LUV
84, -27, -33
HWB
203, 64%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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