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
76DCF2
RGB
118, 220, 242
HSL
191, 83%, 71%
HSB
191, 51%, 95%
CMYK
51, 9, 0, 5
LAB
82, -27, -21
LCH
82, 34, 218
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 213
XYZ
49, 61, 93
LUV
82, -44, -28
HWB
191, 46%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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