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
47ABDE
RGB
71, 171, 222
HSL
200, 70%, 57%
HSB
200, 68%, 87%
CMYK
68, 23, 0, 13
LAB
66, -18, -35
LCH
66, 39, 243
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 234
XYZ
30, 36, 74
LUV
66, -38, -52
HWB
200, 28%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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