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
72BBE3
RGB
114, 187, 227
HSL
201, 67%, 67%
HSB
201, 50%, 89%
CMYK
50, 18, 0, 11
LAB
72, -16, -28
LCH
72, 32, 241
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 234
XYZ
39, 45, 79
LUV
72, -33, -41
HWB
201, 45%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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