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
76A2BA
RGB
118, 162, 186
HSL
201, 33%, 60%
HSB
201, 37%, 73%
CMYK
37, 13, 0, 27
LAB
64, -11, -17
LCH
64, 21, 238
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 233
XYZ
29, 33, 51
LUV
64, -22, -25
HWB
201, 46%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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