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
76AEF6
RGB
118, 174, 246
HSL
214, 88%, 71%
HSB
214, 52%, 96%
CMYK
52, 29, 0, 4
LAB
69, -4, -42
LCH
69, 42, 265
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 255
XYZ
39, 41, 93
LUV
69, -26, -66
HWB
214, 46%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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