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
71E4F2
RGB
113, 228, 242
HSL
187, 83%, 70%
HSB
187, 53%, 95%
CMYK
53, 6, 0, 5
LAB
84, -31, -17
LCH
84, 36, 209
OKLCH
0.86, 0.11, 206
XYZ
51, 65, 94
LUV
84, -48, -22
HWB
187, 44%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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