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
ADCFFF
RGB
173, 207, 255
HSL
215, 100%, 84%
HSB
215, 32%, 100%
CMYK
32, 19, 0, 0
LAB
82, -3, -28
LCH
82, 28, 263
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 257
XYZ
58, 61, 103
LUV
82, -19, -43
HWB
215, 68%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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