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
77A3DE
RGB
119, 163, 222
HSL
214, 61%, 67%
HSB
214, 46%, 87%
CMYK
46, 27, 0, 13
LAB
66, -3, -35
LCH
66, 35, 265
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 256
XYZ
34, 35, 74
LUV
66, -22, -54
HWB
214, 47%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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