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
ABCEEF
RGB
171, 206, 239
HSL
209, 68%, 80%
HSB
209, 28%, 94%
CMYK
28, 14, 0, 6
LAB
81, -6, -20
LCH
81, 21, 252
OKLCH
0.84, 0.06, 247
XYZ
54, 59, 90
LUV
81, -19, -31
HWB
209, 67%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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