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
AED0FA
RGB
174, 208, 250
HSL
213, 88%, 83%
HSB
213, 30%, 98%
CMYK
30, 17, 0, 2
LAB
82, -5, -25
LCH
82, 25, 260
OKLCH
0.85, 0.07, 254
XYZ
57, 61, 99
LUV
82, -19, -38
HWB
213, 68%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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