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
75ACEF
RGB
117, 172, 239
HSL
213, 79%, 70%
HSB
213, 51%, 94%
CMYK
51, 28, 0, 6
LAB
69, -5, -40
LCH
69, 40, 263
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 254
XYZ
38, 40, 87
LUV
69, -26, -62
HWB
213, 46%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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