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
4ABBCB
RGB
74, 187, 203
HSL
187, 55%, 54%
HSB
187, 64%, 80%
CMYK
64, 8, 0, 20
LAB
70, -29, -18
LCH
70, 35, 212
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 208
XYZ
31, 41, 63
LUV
70, -44, -23
HWB
187, 29%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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