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
48E2F9
RGB
72, 226, 249
HSL
188, 94%, 63%
HSB
188, 71%, 98%
CMYK
71, 9, 0, 2
LAB
83, -36, -24
LCH
83, 43, 213
OKLCH
0.84, 0.13, 210
XYZ
47, 63, 99
LUV
83, -55, -32
HWB
188, 28%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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