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
76BAD2
RGB
118, 186, 210
HSL
196, 51%, 64%
HSB
196, 44%, 82%
CMYK
44, 11, 0, 18
LAB
72, -18, -19
LCH
72, 26, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 222
XYZ
37, 44, 67
LUV
72, -31, -27
HWB
196, 46%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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