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
0B76F7
RGB
11, 118, 247
HSL
213, 94%, 51%
HSB
213, 96%, 97%
CMYK
96, 52, 0, 3
LAB
50, 12, -73
LCH
50, 74, 279
OKLCH
0.59, 0.21, 258
XYZ
23, 20, 91
LUV
50, -26, -110
HWB
213, 4%, 3%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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