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
47DEE8
RGB
71, 222, 232
HSL
184, 78%, 59%
HSB
184, 69%, 91%
CMYK
69, 4, 0, 9
LAB
81, -38, -17
LCH
81, 42, 204
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 202
XYZ
43, 59, 86
LUV
81, -55, -20
HWB
184, 28%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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