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
71BCC3
RGB
113, 188, 195
HSL
185, 41%, 60%
HSB
185, 42%, 76%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 24
LAB
72, -23, -11
LCH
72, 26, 206
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 203
XYZ
35, 43, 58
LUV
72, -34, -13
HWB
185, 44%, 24%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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