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
75AAD2
RGB
117, 170, 210
HSL
206, 51%, 64%
HSB
206, 44%, 82%
CMYK
44, 19, 0, 18
LAB
67, -10, -26
LCH
67, 28, 249
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 242
XYZ
33, 37, 66
LUV
67, -25, -39
HWB
206, 46%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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