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
4AC2D2
RGB
74, 194, 210
HSL
187, 60%, 56%
HSB
187, 65%, 82%
CMYK
65, 8, 0, 18
LAB
72, -31, -19
LCH
72, 36, 211
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 208
XYZ
34, 45, 68
LUV
72, -46, -24
HWB
187, 29%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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