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
4AAFBB
RGB
74, 175, 187
HSL
186, 45%, 51%
HSB
186, 60%, 73%
CMYK
60, 6, 0, 27
LAB
66, -28, -15
LCH
66, 32, 209
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 206
XYZ
27, 36, 52
LUV
66, -40, -19
HWB
186, 29%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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