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
4AC5FA
RGB
74, 197, 250
HSL
198, 95%, 64%
HSB
198, 70%, 98%
CMYK
70, 21, 0, 2
LAB
74, -23, -37
LCH
74, 43, 238
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 231
XYZ
40, 48, 98
LUV
74, -45, -55
HWB
198, 29%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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