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
4AA7BF
RGB
74, 167, 191
HSL
192, 48%, 52%
HSB
192, 61%, 75%
CMYK
61, 13, 0, 25
LAB
64, -23, -21
LCH
64, 31, 222
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 217
XYZ
26, 33, 54
LUV
64, -37, -29
HWB
192, 29%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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