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
71AEB8
RGB
113, 174, 184
HSL
188, 33%, 58%
HSB
188, 39%, 72%
CMYK
39, 5, 0, 28
LAB
67, -19, -12
LCH
67, 22, 212
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 209
XYZ
31, 37, 51
LUV
67, -29, -15
HWB
188, 44%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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