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
4AA3DB
RGB
74, 163, 219
HSL
203, 67%, 57%
HSB
203, 66%, 86%
CMYK
66, 26, 0, 14
LAB
63, -14, -37
LCH
63, 40, 249
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 239
XYZ
29, 33, 72
LUV
63, -34, -56
HWB
203, 29%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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