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
67BBD4
RGB
103, 187, 212
HSL
194, 56%, 62%
HSB
194, 51%, 83%
CMYK
51, 12, 0, 17
LAB
71, -21, -21
LCH
71, 30, 224
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 219
XYZ
35, 43, 69
LUV
71, -36, -29
HWB
194, 40%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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