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
47DFF0
RGB
71, 223, 240
HSL
186, 85%, 61%
HSB
186, 70%, 94%
CMYK
70, 7, 0, 6
LAB
82, -37, -21
LCH
82, 42, 209
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 206
XYZ
45, 60, 92
LUV
82, -55, -26
HWB
186, 28%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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