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
72BDC8
RGB
114, 189, 200
HSL
188, 44%, 62%
HSB
188, 43%, 78%
CMYK
43, 5, 0, 22
LAB
72, -22, -13
LCH
72, 26, 211
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 208
XYZ
36, 44, 61
LUV
72, -34, -17
HWB
188, 45%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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