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
71A4BB
RGB
113, 164, 187
HSL
199, 35%, 59%
HSB
199, 40%, 73%
CMYK
40, 12, 0, 27
LAB
64, -13, -18
LCH
64, 22, 233
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 228
XYZ
29, 34, 52
LUV
64, -25, -24
HWB
199, 44%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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