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
76CADE
RGB
118, 202, 222
HSL
192, 61%, 67%
HSB
192, 47%, 87%
CMYK
47, 9, 0, 13
LAB
77, -23, -18
LCH
77, 29, 219
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 215
XYZ
42, 51, 77
LUV
77, -37, -25
HWB
192, 46%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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