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
72D4DF
RGB
114, 212, 223
HSL
186, 63%, 66%
HSB
186, 49%, 87%
CMYK
49, 5, 0, 13
LAB
79, -28, -15
LCH
79, 32, 208
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 205
XYZ
44, 56, 78
LUV
79, -42, -18
HWB
186, 45%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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