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
47D2DA
RGB
71, 210, 218
HSL
183, 67%, 57%
HSB
183, 67%, 85%
CMYK
67, 4, 0, 15
LAB
77, -36, -16
LCH
77, 40, 203
OKLCH
0.79, 0.12, 201
XYZ
38, 52, 74
LUV
77, -52, -18
HWB
183, 28%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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