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
72DBF5
RGB
114, 219, 245
HSL
192, 87%, 70%
HSB
192, 53%, 96%
CMYK
53, 11, 0, 4
LAB
82, -26, -23
LCH
82, 35, 221
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 216
XYZ
49, 61, 96
LUV
82, -44, -32
HWB
192, 45%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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