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
48D2F2
RGB
72, 210, 242
HSL
191, 87%, 62%
HSB
191, 70%, 95%
CMYK
70, 13, 0, 5
LAB
78, -31, -27
LCH
78, 41, 222
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 217
XYZ
42, 54, 92
LUV
78, -50, -38
HWB
191, 28%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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