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
76C4DD
RGB
118, 196, 221
HSL
195, 60%, 66%
HSB
195, 47%, 87%
CMYK
47, 11, 0, 13
LAB
75, -20, -20
LCH
75, 29, 226
OKLCH
0.78, 0.08, 221
XYZ
40, 49, 76
LUV
75, -35, -29
HWB
195, 46%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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