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
72A4BF
RGB
114, 164, 191
HSL
201, 38%, 60%
HSB
201, 40%, 75%
CMYK
40, 14, 0, 25
LAB
65, -12, -20
LCH
65, 23, 239
OKLCH
0.69, 0.07, 233
XYZ
30, 34, 54
LUV
65, -24, -28
HWB
201, 45%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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