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
48E2FD
RGB
72, 226, 253
HSL
189, 98%, 64%
HSB
189, 72%, 99%
CMYK
72, 11, 0, 1
LAB
83, -35, -26
LCH
83, 43, 216
OKLCH
0.84, 0.13, 212
XYZ
48, 63, 103
LUV
83, -55, -35
HWB
189, 28%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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