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
71D2FE
RGB
113, 210, 254
HSL
199, 99%, 72%
HSB
199, 56%, 100%
CMYK
56, 17, 0, 0
LAB
80, -21, -31
LCH
80, 37, 236
OKLCH
0.82, 0.11, 230
XYZ
48, 57, 102
LUV
80, -41, -46
HWB
199, 44%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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