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
77DAEF
RGB
119, 218, 239
HSL
191, 79%, 70%
HSB
191, 50%, 94%
CMYK
50, 9, 0, 6
LAB
82, -26, -20
LCH
82, 33, 217
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 213
XYZ
48, 60, 91
LUV
82, -43, -27
HWB
191, 47%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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