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
72D5F2
RGB
114, 213, 242
HSL
194, 83%, 70%
HSB
194, 53%, 95%
CMYK
53, 12, 0, 5
LAB
80, -24, -24
LCH
80, 34, 224
OKLCH
0.82, 0.10, 219
XYZ
47, 58, 93
LUV
80, -42, -34
HWB
194, 45%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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