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
76D2EA
RGB
118, 210, 234
HSL
192, 73%, 69%
HSB
192, 50%, 92%
CMYK
50, 10, 0, 8
LAB
79, -24, -21
LCH
79, 32, 221
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 217
XYZ
45, 56, 86
LUV
79, -40, -29
HWB
192, 46%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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