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
71B4E9
RGB
113, 180, 233
HSL
207, 73%, 68%
HSB
207, 52%, 91%
CMYK
52, 23, 0, 9
LAB
70, -11, -34
LCH
70, 35, 252
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 244
XYZ
38, 42, 83
LUV
70, -30, -51
HWB
207, 44%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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