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
47CAEB
RGB
71, 202, 235
HSL
192, 80%, 60%
HSB
192, 70%, 92%
CMYK
70, 14, 0, 8
LAB
75, -29, -27
LCH
75, 40, 223
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 218
XYZ
39, 50, 86
LUV
75, -48, -39
HWB
192, 28%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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