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
76ABBE
RGB
118, 171, 190
HSL
196, 36%, 60%
HSB
196, 38%, 75%
CMYK
38, 10, 0, 25
LAB
67, -14, -16
LCH
67, 21, 227
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 222
XYZ
31, 37, 54
LUV
67, -26, -21
HWB
196, 46%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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