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
76BBFA
RGB
118, 187, 250
HSL
209, 93%, 72%
HSB
209, 53%, 98%
CMYK
53, 25, 0, 2
LAB
73, -9, -39
LCH
73, 40, 256
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 247
XYZ
42, 46, 97
LUV
73, -31, -60
HWB
209, 46%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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