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
76A0CF
RGB
118, 160, 207
HSL
212, 48%, 64%
HSB
212, 43%, 81%
CMYK
43, 23, 0, 19
LAB
64, -5, -29
LCH
64, 29, 259
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 252
XYZ
31, 33, 64
LUV
64, -21, -44
HWB
212, 46%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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