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
AECDFD
RGB
174, 205, 253
HSL
216, 95%, 84%
HSB
216, 31%, 99%
CMYK
31, 19, 0, 1
LAB
81, -2, -27
LCH
81, 27, 265
OKLCH
0.84, 0.08, 259
XYZ
57, 60, 101
LUV
81, -17, -43
HWB
216, 68%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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