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
73D4DA
RGB
115, 212, 218
HSL
183, 58%, 65%
HSB
183, 47%, 85%
CMYK
47, 3, 0, 15
LAB
79, -29, -12
LCH
79, 31, 203
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 201
XYZ
43, 56, 75
LUV
79, -42, -14
HWB
183, 45%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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