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
72BDFA
RGB
114, 189, 250
HSL
207, 93%, 71%
HSB
207, 54%, 98%
CMYK
54, 24, 0, 2
LAB
74, -11, -38
LCH
74, 40, 254
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 245
XYZ
42, 47, 97
LUV
74, -33, -59
HWB
207, 45%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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