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
A7BBDB
RGB
167, 187, 219
HSL
217, 42%, 76%
HSB
217, 24%, 86%
CMYK
24, 15, 0, 14
LAB
75, -2, -19
LCH
75, 19, 264
OKLCH
0.79, 0.05, 260
XYZ
46, 49, 74
LUV
75, -12, -28
HWB
217, 65%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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