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
75C4FF
RGB
117, 196, 255
HSL
206, 100%, 73%
HSB
206, 54%, 100%
CMYK
54, 23, 0, 0
LAB
76, -13, -37
LCH
76, 39, 251
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 242
XYZ
45, 50, 102
LUV
76, -34, -58
HWB
206, 46%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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