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
73DFF1
RGB
115, 223, 241
HSL
189, 82%, 70%
HSB
189, 52%, 95%
CMYK
52, 7, 0, 5
LAB
83, -29, -19
LCH
83, 35, 213
OKLCH
0.85, 0.10, 210
XYZ
49, 63, 93
LUV
83, -46, -25
HWB
189, 45%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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