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
77DAEC
RGB
119, 218, 236
HSL
189, 75%, 70%
HSB
189, 50%, 93%
CMYK
50, 8, 0, 7
LAB
82, -27, -18
LCH
82, 32, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.10, 211
XYZ
48, 60, 88
LUV
82, -43, -24
HWB
189, 47%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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