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
72D2E4
RGB
114, 210, 228
HSL
189, 68%, 67%
HSB
189, 50%, 89%
CMYK
50, 8, 0, 11
LAB
79, -26, -18
LCH
79, 32, 215
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 211
XYZ
44, 55, 82
LUV
79, -42, -24
HWB
189, 45%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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