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
71ACC2
RGB
113, 172, 194
HSL
196, 40%, 60%
HSB
196, 42%, 76%
CMYK
42, 11, 0, 24
LAB
67, -16, -18
LCH
67, 24, 229
OKLCH
0.71, 0.07, 224
XYZ
31, 37, 57
LUV
67, -28, -24
HWB
196, 44%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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