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
47A5CC
RGB
71, 165, 204
HSL
198, 57%, 54%
HSB
198, 65%, 80%
CMYK
65, 19, 0, 20
LAB
63, -20, -29
LCH
63, 35, 236
OKLCH
0.68, 0.10, 229
XYZ
27, 33, 62
LUV
63, -36, -41
HWB
198, 28%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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