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
78CEE2
RGB
120, 206, 226
HSL
191, 65%, 68%
HSB
191, 47%, 89%
CMYK
47, 9, 0, 11
LAB
78, -23, -19
LCH
78, 30, 219
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 214
XYZ
44, 54, 80
LUV
78, -38, -25
HWB
191, 47%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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