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
ADDBFD
RGB
173, 219, 253
HSL
206, 95%, 84%
HSB
206, 32%, 99%
CMYK
32, 13, 0, 1
LAB
85, -10, -22
LCH
85, 24, 246
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 241
XYZ
60, 67, 103
LUV
85, -24, -33
HWB
206, 68%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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