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
4ADDEC
RGB
74, 221, 236
HSL
186, 81%, 61%
HSB
186, 69%, 93%
CMYK
69, 6, 0, 7
LAB
81, -37, -19
LCH
81, 41, 208
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 205
XYZ
44, 59, 88
LUV
81, -54, -24
HWB
186, 29%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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