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
71B6E7
RGB
113, 182, 231
HSL
205, 71%, 67%
HSB
205, 51%, 91%
CMYK
51, 21, 0, 9
LAB
71, -12, -32
LCH
71, 34, 249
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 241
XYZ
38, 43, 82
LUV
71, -31, -48
HWB
205, 44%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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