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
4ACFE5
RGB
74, 207, 229
HSL
189, 75%, 59%
HSB
189, 68%, 90%
CMYK
68, 10, 0, 10
LAB
77, -32, -22
LCH
77, 39, 215
OKLCH
0.79, 0.12, 211
XYZ
39, 52, 82
LUV
77, -50, -30
HWB
189, 29%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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