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
71A6EC
RGB
113, 166, 236
HSL
214, 76%, 68%
HSB
214, 52%, 93%
CMYK
52, 30, 0, 7
LAB
67, -3, -41
LCH
67, 41, 266
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 256
XYZ
36, 37, 85
LUV
67, -25, -65
HWB
214, 44%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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