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
47D7FA
RGB
71, 215, 250
HSL
192, 95%, 63%
HSB
192, 72%, 98%
CMYK
72, 14, 0, 2
LAB
80, -31, -29
LCH
80, 42, 223
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 218
XYZ
44, 57, 99
LUV
80, -52, -41
HWB
192, 28%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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