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
73F0FB
RGB
115, 240, 251
HSL
185, 94%, 72%
HSB
185, 54%, 98%
CMYK
54, 4, 0, 2
LAB
88, -34, -17
LCH
88, 38, 206
OKLCH
0.89, 0.11, 203
XYZ
56, 73, 102
LUV
88, -52, -20
HWB
185, 45%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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