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
71B7BE
RGB
113, 183, 190
HSL
185, 37%, 59%
HSB
185, 41%, 75%
CMYK
41, 4, 0, 25
LAB
70, -22, -11
LCH
70, 24, 207
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 204
XYZ
33, 41, 55
LUV
70, -32, -13
HWB
185, 44%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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