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
4AA7DC
RGB
74, 167, 220
HSL
202, 68%, 58%
HSB
202, 66%, 86%
CMYK
66, 24, 0, 14
LAB
65, -16, -36
LCH
65, 39, 246
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 237
XYZ
30, 34, 73
LUV
65, -36, -53
HWB
202, 29%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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