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
4ACBE2
RGB
74, 203, 226
HSL
189, 72%, 59%
HSB
189, 67%, 89%
CMYK
67, 10, 0, 11
LAB
75, -31, -22
LCH
75, 38, 216
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 212
XYZ
38, 50, 80
LUV
75, -48, -30
HWB
189, 29%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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