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
47BED4
RGB
71, 190, 212
HSL
189, 62%, 55%
HSB
189, 67%, 83%
CMYK
67, 10, 0, 17
LAB
71, -29, -21
LCH
71, 36, 216
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 212
XYZ
33, 43, 69
LUV
71, -45, -29
HWB
189, 28%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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