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
48ADE8
RGB
72, 173, 232
HSL
202, 78%, 60%
HSB
202, 69%, 91%
CMYK
69, 25, 0, 9
LAB
67, -16, -39
LCH
67, 42, 248
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 238
XYZ
32, 37, 82
LUV
67, -38, -59
HWB
202, 28%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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