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
75C2FA
RGB
117, 194, 250
HSL
205, 93%, 72%
HSB
205, 53%, 98%
CMYK
53, 22, 0, 2
LAB
75, -13, -36
LCH
75, 38, 250
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 242
XYZ
44, 49, 98
LUV
75, -34, -55
HWB
205, 46%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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