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
71E1F6
RGB
113, 225, 246
HSL
189, 88%, 70%
HSB
189, 54%, 96%
CMYK
54, 9, 0, 4
LAB
84, -29, -21
LCH
84, 36, 215
OKLCH
0.85, 0.11, 211
XYZ
50, 64, 97
LUV
84, -47, -28
HWB
189, 44%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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