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
77A2DA
RGB
119, 162, 218
HSL
214, 57%, 66%
HSB
214, 45%, 85%
CMYK
45, 26, 0, 15
LAB
65, -4, -34
LCH
65, 34, 264
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 255
XYZ
33, 35, 71
LUV
65, -21, -52
HWB
214, 47%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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