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
AEC9EA
RGB
174, 201, 234
HSL
213, 59%, 80%
HSB
213, 26%, 92%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 8
LAB
80, -4, -20
LCH
80, 20, 259
OKLCH
0.83, 0.06, 254
XYZ
53, 57, 86
LUV
80, -15, -30
HWB
213, 68%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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