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
76BCD7
RGB
118, 188, 215
HSL
197, 55%, 65%
HSB
197, 45%, 84%
CMYK
45, 13, 0, 16
LAB
72, -18, -21
LCH
72, 27, 230
OKLCH
0.76, 0.08, 225
XYZ
38, 45, 71
LUV
72, -32, -30
HWB
197, 46%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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