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
71A5EF
RGB
113, 165, 239
HSL
215, 80%, 69%
HSB
215, 53%, 94%
CMYK
53, 31, 0, 6
LAB
66, -2, -43
LCH
66, 43, 267
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 257
XYZ
36, 37, 87
LUV
66, -25, -68
HWB
215, 44%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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