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
71ACCA
RGB
113, 172, 202
HSL
200, 46%, 62%
HSB
200, 44%, 79%
CMYK
44, 15, 0, 21
LAB
67, -14, -22
LCH
67, 26, 237
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 231
XYZ
32, 37, 61
LUV
67, -28, -31
HWB
200, 44%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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