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
71B9BF
RGB
113, 185, 191
HSL
185, 38%, 60%
HSB
185, 41%, 75%
CMYK
41, 3, 0, 25
LAB
71, -22, -11
LCH
71, 25, 205
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 203
XYZ
34, 42, 56
LUV
71, -33, -12
HWB
185, 44%, 25%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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