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
73CEE4
RGB
115, 206, 228
HSL
192, 68%, 67%
HSB
192, 50%, 89%
CMYK
50, 10, 0, 11
LAB
78, -24, -20
LCH
78, 31, 220
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 215
XYZ
43, 53, 81
LUV
78, -40, -27
HWB
192, 45%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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