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
47B2CE
RGB
71, 178, 206
HSL
192, 58%, 54%
HSB
192, 66%, 81%
CMYK
66, 14, 0, 19
LAB
67, -25, -24
LCH
67, 35, 223
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 218
XYZ
30, 38, 64
LUV
67, -41, -33
HWB
192, 28%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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