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
71CDED
RGB
113, 205, 237
HSL
195, 78%, 69%
HSB
195, 52%, 93%
CMYK
52, 14, 0, 7
LAB
78, -22, -25
LCH
78, 33, 228
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 223
XYZ
44, 53, 88
LUV
78, -40, -36
HWB
195, 44%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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