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
AED5F8
RGB
174, 213, 248
HSL
208, 84%, 83%
HSB
208, 30%, 97%
CMYK
30, 14, 0, 3
LAB
83, -7, -22
LCH
83, 23, 251
OKLCH
0.86, 0.06, 246
XYZ
58, 63, 98
LUV
83, -21, -33
HWB
208, 68%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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