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
72EAFB
RGB
114, 234, 251
HSL
187, 94%, 72%
HSB
187, 55%, 98%
CMYK
55, 7, 0, 2
LAB
86, -32, -19
LCH
86, 37, 211
OKLCH
0.87, 0.11, 208
XYZ
54, 69, 102
LUV
86, -50, -25
HWB
187, 45%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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