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
47ACFB
RGB
71, 172, 251
HSL
206, 96%, 63%
HSB
206, 72%, 98%
CMYK
72, 31, 0, 2
LAB
67, -11, -49
LCH
67, 50, 258
OKLCH
0.72, 0.15, 246
XYZ
35, 38, 97
LUV
67, -37, -76
HWB
206, 28%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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