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
72ABAE
RGB
114, 171, 174
HSL
183, 27%, 56%
HSB
183, 34%, 68%
CMYK
34, 2, 0, 32
LAB
66, -19, -8
LCH
66, 20, 203
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 200
XYZ
29, 36, 45
LUV
66, -27, -8
HWB
183, 45%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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