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
72E4FC
RGB
114, 228, 252
HSL
190, 96%, 72%
HSB
190, 55%, 99%
CMYK
55, 10, 0, 1
LAB
85, -29, -22
LCH
85, 36, 217
OKLCH
0.86, 0.11, 213
XYZ
52, 66, 102
LUV
85, -47, -30
HWB
190, 45%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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