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
75C2EB
RGB
117, 194, 235
HSL
201, 75%, 69%
HSB
201, 50%, 92%
CMYK
50, 17, 0, 8
LAB
75, -16, -28
LCH
75, 33, 240
OKLCH
0.78, 0.10, 233
XYZ
42, 48, 86
LUV
75, -34, -42
HWB
201, 46%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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