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
71C0CB
RGB
113, 192, 203
HSL
187, 46%, 62%
HSB
187, 44%, 80%
CMYK
44, 5, 0, 20
LAB
73, -23, -14
LCH
73, 27, 210
OKLCH
0.76, 0.08, 207
XYZ
36, 46, 63
LUV
73, -36, -17
HWB
187, 44%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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