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
73DFE8
RGB
115, 223, 232
HSL
185, 72%, 68%
HSB
185, 50%, 91%
CMYK
50, 4, 0, 9
LAB
83, -31, -15
LCH
83, 34, 205
OKLCH
0.84, 0.10, 203
XYZ
48, 62, 86
LUV
83, -46, -17
HWB
185, 45%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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