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
4AAEBC
RGB
74, 174, 188
HSL
187, 46%, 51%
HSB
187, 61%, 74%
CMYK
61, 7, 0, 26
LAB
66, -27, -16
LCH
66, 32, 211
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 208
XYZ
27, 35, 53
LUV
66, -40, -21
HWB
187, 29%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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