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
71CDDD
RGB
113, 205, 221
HSL
189, 61%, 65%
HSB
189, 49%, 87%
CMYK
49, 7, 0, 13
LAB
77, -25, -17
LCH
77, 31, 214
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 210
XYZ
42, 52, 76
LUV
77, -40, -22
HWB
189, 44%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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