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
48CBFF
RGB
72, 203, 255
HSL
197, 100%, 64%
HSB
197, 72%, 100%
CMYK
72, 20, 0, 0
LAB
76, -24, -37
LCH
76, 44, 236
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 229
XYZ
42, 51, 102
LUV
76, -47, -55
HWB
197, 28%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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