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
72ECFB
RGB
114, 236, 251
HSL
187, 94%, 72%
HSB
187, 55%, 98%
CMYK
55, 6, 0, 2
LAB
87, -33, -18
LCH
87, 37, 209
OKLCH
0.88, 0.11, 206
XYZ
54, 71, 102
LUV
87, -50, -23
HWB
187, 45%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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