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
ADCEEE
RGB
173, 206, 238
HSL
210, 66%, 81%
HSB
210, 27%, 93%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 7
LAB
81, -6, -20
LCH
81, 21, 253
OKLCH
0.84, 0.06, 248
XYZ
55, 59, 89
LUV
81, -18, -30
HWB
210, 68%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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