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
ACDCFF
RGB
172, 220, 255
HSL
205, 100%, 84%
HSB
205, 33%, 100%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 0
LAB
85, -10, -22
LCH
85, 25, 246
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 240
XYZ
61, 67, 104
LUV
85, -25, -34
HWB
205, 67%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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