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
76C8D6
RGB
118, 200, 214
HSL
189, 54%, 65%
HSB
189, 45%, 84%
CMYK
45, 7, 0, 16
LAB
76, -23, -15
LCH
76, 28, 213
OKLCH
0.79, 0.08, 210
XYZ
40, 50, 71
LUV
76, -37, -20
HWB
189, 46%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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