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
71CFE3
RGB
113, 207, 227
HSL
191, 67%, 67%
HSB
191, 50%, 89%
CMYK
50, 9, 0, 11
LAB
78, -25, -19
LCH
78, 32, 217
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 213
XYZ
43, 54, 81
LUV
78, -41, -26
HWB
191, 44%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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