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
76D7EF
RGB
118, 215, 239
HSL
192, 79%, 70%
HSB
192, 51%, 94%
CMYK
51, 10, 0, 6
LAB
81, -25, -21
LCH
81, 33, 220
OKLCH
0.83, 0.10, 216
XYZ
47, 59, 90
LUV
81, -42, -29
HWB
192, 46%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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