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
ABC5E6
RGB
171, 197, 230
HSL
214, 54%, 79%
HSB
214, 26%, 90%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 10
LAB
78, -4, -20
LCH
78, 20, 260
OKLCH
0.82, 0.05, 255
XYZ
51, 54, 83
LUV
78, -15, -30
HWB
214, 67%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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