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
75BADB
RGB
117, 186, 219
HSL
199, 59%, 66%
HSB
199, 47%, 86%
CMYK
47, 15, 0, 14
LAB
72, -16, -24
LCH
72, 29, 236
OKLCH
0.76, 0.08, 230
XYZ
38, 44, 74
LUV
72, -32, -35
HWB
199, 46%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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