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
4A96CD
RGB
74, 150, 205
HSL
205, 57%, 55%
HSB
205, 64%, 80%
CMYK
64, 27, 0, 20
LAB
59, -11, -36
LCH
59, 38, 252
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 243
XYZ
25, 28, 62
LUV
59, -30, -54
HWB
205, 29%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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