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
4AE0EA
RGB
74, 224, 234
HSL
184, 79%, 60%
HSB
184, 68%, 92%
CMYK
68, 4, 0, 8
LAB
82, -38, -17
LCH
82, 42, 204
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 202
XYZ
44, 61, 87
LUV
82, -55, -20
HWB
184, 29%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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