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
4AABC7
RGB
74, 171, 199
HSL
193, 53%, 54%
HSB
193, 63%, 78%
CMYK
63, 14, 0, 22
LAB
65, -23, -23
LCH
65, 33, 225
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 220
XYZ
28, 35, 59
LUV
65, -38, -32
HWB
193, 29%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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