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
BAD4FE
RGB
186, 212, 254
HSL
217, 97%, 86%
HSB
217, 27%, 100%
CMYK
27, 17, 0, 0
LAB
84, -2, -24
LCH
84, 24, 265
OKLCH
0.86, 0.07, 260
XYZ
62, 65, 103
LUV
84, -15, -37
HWB
217, 73%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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