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
71BAD3
RGB
113, 186, 211
HSL
195, 53%, 64%
HSB
195, 46%, 83%
CMYK
46, 12, 0, 17
LAB
71, -19, -20
LCH
71, 28, 227
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 222
XYZ
36, 43, 68
LUV
71, -33, -28
HWB
195, 44%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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