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
72D8FA
RGB
114, 216, 250
HSL
195, 93%, 71%
HSB
195, 54%, 98%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 2
LAB
81, -24, -26
LCH
81, 36, 228
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 222
XYZ
49, 60, 99
LUV
81, -43, -38
HWB
195, 45%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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