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
71AFEC
RGB
113, 175, 236
HSL
210, 76%, 68%
HSB
210, 52%, 93%
CMYK
52, 26, 0, 7
LAB
69, -8, -37
LCH
69, 38, 258
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 249
XYZ
37, 40, 85
LUV
69, -28, -58
HWB
210, 44%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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