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
ABC7E8
RGB
171, 199, 232
HSL
212, 57%, 79%
HSB
212, 26%, 91%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 9
LAB
79, -4, -20
LCH
79, 20, 258
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 253
XYZ
52, 55, 84
LUV
79, -16, -30
HWB
212, 67%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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