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Sky Blue

#47A3BC

A balanced, moderate sky blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
47A3BC
RGB
71, 163, 188
HSL
193, 47%, 51%
HSB
193, 62%, 74%
CMYK
62, 13, 0, 26
LAB
62, -23, -22
LCH
62, 31, 224
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 219
XYZ
25, 31, 52
LUV
62, -37, -29
HWB
193, 28%, 26%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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