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
76B8D6
RGB
118, 184, 214
HSL
199, 54%, 65%
HSB
199, 45%, 84%
CMYK
45, 14, 0, 16
LAB
71, -16, -22
LCH
71, 27, 234
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 229
XYZ
37, 43, 70
LUV
71, -31, -32
HWB
199, 46%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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