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
73B5EA
RGB
115, 181, 234
HSL
207, 74%, 68%
HSB
207, 51%, 92%
CMYK
51, 23, 0, 8
LAB
71, -11, -34
LCH
71, 35, 252
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 244
XYZ
38, 43, 84
LUV
71, -30, -51
HWB
207, 45%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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