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
4AAAB6
RGB
74, 170, 182
HSL
187, 43%, 50%
HSB
187, 59%, 71%
CMYK
59, 7, 0, 29
LAB
64, -27, -15
LCH
64, 31, 210
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 206
XYZ
26, 34, 49
LUV
64, -39, -19
HWB
187, 29%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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