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
47CBFC
RGB
71, 203, 252
HSL
196, 97%, 63%
HSB
196, 72%, 99%
CMYK
72, 19, 0, 1
LAB
76, -25, -35
LCH
76, 43, 234
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 227
XYZ
42, 51, 100
LUV
76, -47, -53
HWB
196, 28%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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