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
75ABE1
RGB
117, 171, 225
HSL
210, 64%, 67%
HSB
210, 48%, 88%
CMYK
48, 24, 0, 12
LAB
68, -7, -33
LCH
68, 34, 258
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 249
XYZ
35, 38, 77
LUV
68, -26, -51
HWB
210, 46%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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