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
72B4BE
RGB
114, 180, 190
HSL
188, 37%, 60%
HSB
188, 40%, 75%
CMYK
40, 5, 0, 25
LAB
69, -20, -12
LCH
69, 23, 211
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 208
XYZ
33, 40, 55
LUV
69, -31, -15
HWB
188, 45%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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