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
71A2B2
RGB
113, 162, 178
HSL
195, 30%, 57%
HSB
195, 37%, 70%
CMYK
37, 9, 0, 30
LAB
64, -14, -14
LCH
64, 20, 225
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 220
XYZ
28, 33, 47
LUV
64, -24, -18
HWB
195, 44%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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