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
75A2DD
RGB
117, 162, 221
HSL
214, 60%, 66%
HSB
214, 47%, 87%
CMYK
47, 27, 0, 13
LAB
65, -4, -35
LCH
65, 35, 264
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 256
XYZ
33, 35, 73
LUV
65, -22, -54
HWB
214, 46%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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