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
71A2CB
RGB
113, 162, 203
HSL
207, 46%, 62%
HSB
207, 44%, 80%
CMYK
44, 20, 0, 20
LAB
64, -9, -27
LCH
64, 28, 252
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 245
XYZ
31, 34, 61
LUV
64, -24, -40
HWB
207, 44%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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