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
47A2D8
RGB
71, 162, 216
HSL
202, 65%, 56%
HSB
202, 67%, 85%
CMYK
67, 25, 0, 15
LAB
63, -15, -36
LCH
63, 39, 247
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 238
XYZ
28, 32, 70
LUV
63, -35, -54
HWB
202, 28%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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