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
71A5AA
RGB
113, 165, 170
HSL
185, 25%, 55%
HSB
185, 34%, 67%
CMYK
34, 3, 0, 33
LAB
64, -17, -8
LCH
64, 19, 206
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 204
XYZ
28, 33, 43
LUV
64, -25, -10
HWB
185, 44%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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