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
77A7EF
RGB
119, 167, 239
HSL
216, 79%, 70%
HSB
216, 50%, 94%
CMYK
50, 30, 0, 6
LAB
67, -1, -42
LCH
67, 42, 268
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 258
XYZ
37, 38, 87
LUV
67, -23, -66
HWB
216, 47%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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