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
76B1DA
RGB
118, 177, 218
HSL
205, 57%, 66%
HSB
205, 46%, 85%
CMYK
46, 19, 0, 15
LAB
69, -12, -27
LCH
69, 30, 247
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 240
XYZ
36, 40, 72
LUV
69, -28, -41
HWB
205, 46%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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