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
4AAEED
RGB
74, 174, 237
HSL
203, 82%, 61%
HSB
203, 69%, 93%
CMYK
69, 27, 0, 7
LAB
67, -15, -41
LCH
67, 43, 250
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 240
XYZ
33, 38, 86
LUV
67, -37, -62
HWB
203, 29%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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