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
48C2CD
RGB
72, 194, 205
HSL
185, 57%, 54%
HSB
185, 65%, 80%
CMYK
65, 5, 0, 20
LAB
72, -32, -16
LCH
72, 36, 206
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 204
XYZ
33, 44, 65
LUV
72, -47, -19
HWB
185, 28%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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