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
ACCCEA
RGB
172, 204, 234
HSL
209, 60%, 80%
HSB
209, 26%, 92%
CMYK
26, 13, 0, 8
LAB
80, -6, -19
LCH
80, 20, 252
OKLCH
0.83, 0.05, 247
XYZ
53, 58, 86
LUV
80, -17, -28
HWB
209, 67%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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