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
71DFFC
RGB
113, 223, 252
HSL
193, 96%, 72%
HSB
193, 55%, 99%
CMYK
55, 12, 0, 1
LAB
83, -27, -24
LCH
83, 36, 222
OKLCH
0.85, 0.11, 217
XYZ
51, 63, 102
LUV
83, -46, -34
HWB
193, 44%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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