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
71AFE6
RGB
113, 175, 230
HSL
208, 70%, 67%
HSB
208, 51%, 90%
CMYK
51, 24, 0, 10
LAB
69, -9, -34
LCH
69, 36, 255
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 247
XYZ
36, 40, 81
LUV
69, -28, -53
HWB
208, 44%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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