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
48BBF2
RGB
72, 187, 242
HSL
199, 87%, 62%
HSB
199, 70%, 95%
CMYK
70, 23, 0, 5
LAB
71, -20, -37
LCH
71, 43, 242
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 233
XYZ
36, 43, 90
LUV
71, -42, -57
HWB
199, 28%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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