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
76ACF2
RGB
118, 172, 242
HSL
214, 83%, 71%
HSB
214, 51%, 95%
CMYK
51, 29, 0, 5
LAB
69, -4, -41
LCH
69, 41, 265
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 255
XYZ
38, 40, 90
LUV
69, -26, -65
HWB
214, 46%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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