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
75CBD8
RGB
117, 203, 216
HSL
188, 56%, 65%
HSB
188, 46%, 85%
CMYK
46, 6, 0, 15
LAB
77, -25, -15
LCH
77, 29, 211
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 208
XYZ
41, 51, 73
LUV
77, -38, -19
HWB
188, 46%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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