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
72DCF7
RGB
114, 220, 247
HSL
192, 89%, 71%
HSB
192, 54%, 97%
CMYK
54, 11, 0, 3
LAB
82, -26, -23
LCH
82, 35, 221
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 217
XYZ
49, 61, 97
LUV
82, -45, -32
HWB
192, 45%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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