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
76DCFB
RGB
118, 220, 251
HSL
194, 94%, 72%
HSB
194, 53%, 98%
CMYK
53, 12, 0, 2
LAB
82, -25, -25
LCH
82, 35, 225
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 220
XYZ
50, 62, 101
LUV
82, -43, -36
HWB
194, 46%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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