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
76AEBA
RGB
118, 174, 186
HSL
191, 33%, 60%
HSB
191, 37%, 73%
CMYK
37, 6, 0, 27
LAB
68, -17, -12
LCH
68, 21, 216
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 213
XYZ
31, 38, 52
LUV
68, -27, -16
HWB
191, 46%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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