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
75CCE3
RGB
117, 204, 227
HSL
193, 66%, 67%
HSB
193, 48%, 89%
CMYK
48, 10, 0, 11
LAB
77, -23, -20
LCH
77, 30, 221
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 217
XYZ
43, 53, 81
LUV
77, -38, -28
HWB
193, 46%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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