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
71ABD4
RGB
113, 171, 212
HSL
205, 54%, 64%
HSB
205, 47%, 83%
CMYK
47, 19, 0, 17
LAB
67, -11, -27
LCH
67, 29, 248
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 240
XYZ
33, 37, 68
LUV
67, -27, -40
HWB
205, 44%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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