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
71D1DB
RGB
113, 209, 219
HSL
186, 60%, 65%
HSB
186, 48%, 86%
CMYK
48, 5, 0, 14
LAB
78, -28, -14
LCH
78, 31, 207
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 204
XYZ
42, 54, 75
LUV
78, -42, -17
HWB
186, 44%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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