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
47ACBB
RGB
71, 172, 187
HSL
188, 46%, 51%
HSB
188, 62%, 73%
CMYK
62, 8, 0, 27
LAB
65, -27, -17
LCH
65, 32, 212
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 209
XYZ
26, 34, 52
LUV
65, -40, -21
HWB
188, 28%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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