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
71A5CF
RGB
113, 165, 207
HSL
207, 49%, 63%
HSB
207, 45%, 81%
CMYK
45, 20, 0, 19
LAB
65, -9, -27
LCH
65, 29, 251
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 244
XYZ
32, 35, 64
LUV
65, -25, -41
HWB
207, 44%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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