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
77AEDF
RGB
119, 174, 223
HSL
208, 62%, 67%
HSB
208, 47%, 87%
CMYK
47, 22, 0, 13
LAB
69, -9, -31
LCH
69, 32, 254
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 246
XYZ
36, 40, 76
LUV
69, -26, -47
HWB
208, 47%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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