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
71A6BF
RGB
113, 166, 191
HSL
199, 38%, 60%
HSB
199, 41%, 75%
CMYK
41, 13, 0, 25
LAB
65, -13, -19
LCH
65, 23, 235
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 229
XYZ
30, 35, 54
LUV
65, -25, -26
HWB
199, 44%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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