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
71C2D4
RGB
113, 194, 212
HSL
191, 54%, 64%
HSB
191, 47%, 83%
CMYK
47, 8, 0, 17
LAB
74, -22, -17
LCH
74, 28, 218
OKLCH
0.77, 0.08, 214
XYZ
38, 47, 69
LUV
74, -36, -23
HWB
191, 44%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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