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
4ABAC8
RGB
74, 186, 200
HSL
187, 53%, 54%
HSB
187, 63%, 78%
CMYK
63, 7, 0, 22
LAB
70, -30, -17
LCH
70, 34, 210
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 207
XYZ
31, 41, 61
LUV
70, -44, -21
HWB
187, 29%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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