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
75B1BB
RGB
117, 177, 187
HSL
189, 34%, 60%
HSB
189, 37%, 73%
CMYK
37, 5, 0, 27
LAB
68, -18, -12
LCH
68, 22, 213
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 209
XYZ
32, 39, 53
LUV
68, -28, -14
HWB
189, 46%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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