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
77A0BF
RGB
119, 160, 191
HSL
206, 36%, 61%
HSB
206, 38%, 75%
CMYK
38, 16, 0, 25
LAB
64, -9, -21
LCH
64, 22, 248
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 241
XYZ
30, 33, 54
LUV
64, -21, -30
HWB
206, 47%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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