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
729FD8
RGB
114, 159, 216
HSL
214, 57%, 65%
HSB
214, 47%, 85%
CMYK
47, 26, 0, 15
LAB
64, -4, -34
LCH
64, 35, 263
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 255
XYZ
32, 33, 70
LUV
64, -22, -53
HWB
214, 45%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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