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
729BC3
RGB
114, 155, 195
HSL
210, 40%, 61%
HSB
210, 42%, 76%
CMYK
42, 21, 0, 24
LAB
62, -7, -25
LCH
62, 26, 256
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 248
XYZ
29, 31, 56
LUV
62, -20, -38
HWB
210, 45%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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