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
76B4DF
RGB
118, 180, 223
HSL
205, 62%, 67%
HSB
205, 47%, 87%
CMYK
47, 19, 0, 13
LAB
70, -12, -28
LCH
70, 31, 247
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 240
XYZ
37, 42, 76
LUV
70, -29, -42
HWB
205, 46%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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