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
72A2AF
RGB
114, 162, 175
HSL
193, 28%, 57%
HSB
193, 35%, 69%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 31
LAB
64, -14, -12
LCH
64, 19, 221
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 216
XYZ
28, 33, 45
LUV
64, -23, -16
HWB
193, 45%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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