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
4AA0AE
RGB
74, 160, 174
HSL
188, 40%, 49%
HSB
188, 57%, 68%
CMYK
57, 8, 0, 32
LAB
61, -24, -16
LCH
61, 29, 213
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 210
XYZ
23, 30, 45
LUV
61, -35, -20
HWB
188, 29%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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