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
72C5CE
RGB
114, 197, 206
HSL
186, 48%, 63%
HSB
186, 45%, 81%
CMYK
45, 4, 0, 19
LAB
75, -25, -13
LCH
75, 28, 208
OKLCH
0.77, 0.08, 205
XYZ
38, 48, 66
LUV
75, -37, -16
HWB
186, 45%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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