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
ABC5E8
RGB
171, 197, 232
HSL
214, 57%, 79%
HSB
214, 26%, 91%
CMYK
26, 15, 0, 9
LAB
78, -3, -21
LCH
78, 21, 261
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 256
XYZ
51, 54, 84
LUV
78, -15, -32
HWB
214, 67%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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