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
72A2CF
RGB
114, 162, 207
HSL
209, 49%, 63%
HSB
209, 45%, 81%
CMYK
45, 22, 0, 19
LAB
65, -8, -29
LCH
65, 29, 255
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 248
XYZ
31, 34, 64
LUV
65, -23, -43
HWB
209, 45%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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