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
71EBF3
RGB
113, 235, 243
HSL
184, 84%, 70%
HSB
184, 53%, 95%
CMYK
53, 3, 0, 5
LAB
86, -34, -15
LCH
86, 37, 204
OKLCH
0.87, 0.11, 201
XYZ
53, 69, 95
LUV
86, -51, -18
HWB
184, 44%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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