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
48CCD3
RGB
72, 204, 211
HSL
183, 61%, 55%
HSB
183, 66%, 83%
CMYK
66, 3, 0, 17
LAB
75, -35, -15
LCH
75, 38, 203
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 200
XYZ
36, 49, 69
LUV
75, -50, -17
HWB
183, 28%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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