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
71ACD3
RGB
113, 172, 211
HSL
204, 53%, 64%
HSB
204, 46%, 83%
CMYK
46, 18, 0, 17
LAB
67, -12, -26
LCH
67, 29, 246
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 238
XYZ
33, 38, 67
LUV
67, -27, -39
HWB
204, 44%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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