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
71AFF4
RGB
113, 175, 244
HSL
212, 86%, 70%
HSB
212, 54%, 96%
CMYK
54, 28, 0, 4
LAB
69, -6, -41
LCH
69, 42, 262
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 252
XYZ
38, 41, 91
LUV
69, -28, -65
HWB
212, 44%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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