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
76A7DA
RGB
118, 167, 218
HSL
211, 57%, 66%
HSB
211, 46%, 85%
CMYK
46, 23, 0, 15
LAB
67, -7, -31
LCH
67, 32, 258
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 250
XYZ
34, 37, 72
LUV
67, -24, -48
HWB
211, 46%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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