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
AACDFD
RGB
170, 205, 253
HSL
215, 95%, 83%
HSB
215, 33%, 99%
CMYK
33, 19, 0, 1
LAB
81, -4, -28
LCH
81, 28, 262
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 256
XYZ
56, 59, 101
LUV
81, -19, -44
HWB
215, 67%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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