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
72C7FE
RGB
114, 199, 254
HSL
204, 99%, 72%
HSB
204, 55%, 100%
CMYK
55, 22, 0, 0
LAB
76, -15, -36
LCH
76, 39, 247
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 239
XYZ
45, 52, 101
LUV
76, -36, -55
HWB
204, 45%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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