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
4ACBD4
RGB
74, 203, 212
HSL
184, 62%, 56%
HSB
184, 65%, 83%
CMYK
65, 4, 0, 17
LAB
75, -34, -16
LCH
75, 38, 204
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 202
XYZ
36, 49, 70
LUV
75, -49, -18
HWB
184, 29%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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