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
ABC5ED
RGB
171, 197, 237
HSL
216, 65%, 80%
HSB
216, 28%, 93%
CMYK
28, 17, 0, 7
LAB
79, -2, -23
LCH
79, 23, 264
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 259
XYZ
52, 55, 88
LUV
79, -15, -36
HWB
216, 67%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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