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
729EC2
RGB
114, 158, 194
HSL
207, 40%, 60%
HSB
207, 41%, 76%
CMYK
41, 19, 0, 24
LAB
63, -8, -24
LCH
63, 25, 251
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 244
XYZ
29, 32, 56
LUV
63, -22, -35
HWB
207, 45%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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