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
ADCFF2
RGB
173, 207, 242
HSL
210, 73%, 81%
HSB
210, 29%, 95%
CMYK
29, 14, 0, 5
LAB
82, -6, -21
LCH
82, 22, 255
OKLCH
0.84, 0.06, 249
XYZ
56, 60, 93
LUV
82, -18, -33
HWB
210, 68%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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