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
A5BCDB
RGB
165, 188, 219
HSL
214, 43%, 75%
HSB
214, 25%, 86%
CMYK
25, 14, 0, 14
LAB
75, -3, -18
LCH
75, 19, 261
OKLCH
0.79, 0.05, 256
XYZ
46, 49, 74
LUV
75, -13, -28
HWB
214, 65%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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