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
75CAFE
RGB
117, 202, 254
HSL
203, 99%, 73%
HSB
203, 54%, 100%
CMYK
54, 20, 0, 0
LAB
77, -16, -34
LCH
77, 38, 245
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 237
XYZ
46, 53, 102
LUV
77, -37, -52
HWB
203, 46%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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