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
72A7E2
RGB
114, 167, 226
HSL
212, 66%, 67%
HSB
212, 50%, 89%
CMYK
50, 26, 0, 11
LAB
67, -6, -36
LCH
67, 36, 261
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 252
XYZ
34, 37, 77
LUV
67, -25, -55
HWB
212, 45%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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