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
ADC4E8
RGB
173, 196, 232
HSL
217, 56%, 79%
HSB
217, 25%, 91%
CMYK
25, 16, 0, 9
LAB
78, -2, -21
LCH
78, 21, 264
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 259
XYZ
52, 54, 84
LUV
78, -13, -32
HWB
217, 68%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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