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
47C4EC
RGB
71, 196, 236
HSL
195, 81%, 60%
HSB
195, 70%, 93%
CMYK
70, 17, 0, 7
LAB
74, -26, -31
LCH
74, 40, 230
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 223
XYZ
37, 47, 86
LUV
74, -46, -44
HWB
195, 28%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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