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
7199DA
RGB
113, 153, 218
HSL
217, 59%, 65%
HSB
217, 48%, 85%
CMYK
48, 30, 0, 15
LAB
62, -1, -38
LCH
62, 38, 269
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 260
XYZ
31, 31, 71
LUV
62, -20, -59
HWB
217, 44%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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