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
77D1EB
RGB
119, 209, 235
HSL
193, 74%, 69%
HSB
193, 49%, 92%
CMYK
49, 11, 0, 8
LAB
79, -23, -22
LCH
79, 32, 223
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 219
XYZ
45, 56, 87
LUV
79, -39, -30
HWB
193, 47%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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