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
76A5CB
RGB
118, 165, 203
HSL
207, 45%, 63%
HSB
207, 42%, 80%
CMYK
42, 19, 0, 20
LAB
65, -9, -25
LCH
65, 26, 250
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 244
XYZ
32, 35, 62
LUV
65, -23, -37
HWB
207, 46%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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