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
76CDF5
RGB
118, 205, 245
HSL
199, 86%, 71%
HSB
199, 52%, 96%
CMYK
52, 16, 0, 4
LAB
78, -19, -28
LCH
78, 34, 236
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 230
XYZ
46, 54, 94
LUV
78, -38, -42
HWB
199, 46%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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