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
ADCBED
RGB
173, 203, 237
HSL
212, 64%, 80%
HSB
212, 27%, 93%
CMYK
27, 14, 0, 7
LAB
80, -5, -20
LCH
80, 21, 257
OKLCH
0.83, 0.06, 252
XYZ
54, 58, 88
LUV
80, -17, -31
HWB
212, 68%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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