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
72D3E6
RGB
114, 211, 230
HSL
190, 70%, 67%
HSB
190, 50%, 90%
CMYK
50, 8, 0, 10
LAB
79, -26, -19
LCH
79, 32, 216
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 212
XYZ
45, 56, 83
LUV
79, -42, -25
HWB
190, 45%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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