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
73C4FC
RGB
115, 196, 252
HSL
205, 96%, 72%
HSB
205, 54%, 99%
CMYK
54, 22, 0, 1
LAB
76, -14, -36
LCH
76, 38, 249
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 240
XYZ
44, 50, 99
LUV
76, -35, -55
HWB
205, 45%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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