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
75C0EE
RGB
117, 192, 238
HSL
203, 78%, 70%
HSB
203, 51%, 93%
CMYK
51, 19, 0, 7
LAB
74, -15, -31
LCH
74, 34, 244
OKLCH
0.78, 0.10, 237
XYZ
42, 48, 88
LUV
74, -33, -46
HWB
203, 46%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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