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
71A2AF
RGB
113, 162, 175
HSL
193, 28%, 56%
HSB
193, 35%, 69%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 31
LAB
63, -15, -12
LCH
63, 19, 220
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 216
XYZ
27, 32, 45
LUV
63, -24, -16
HWB
193, 44%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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