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
B0CEEF
RGB
176, 206, 239
HSL
211, 66%, 81%
HSB
211, 26%, 94%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 6
LAB
81, -5, -20
LCH
81, 20, 256
OKLCH
0.84, 0.06, 251
XYZ
56, 60, 90
LUV
81, -17, -30
HWB
211, 69%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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