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
4AEDF8
RGB
74, 237, 248
HSL
184, 93%, 63%
HSB
184, 70%, 97%
CMYK
70, 4, 0, 3
LAB
86, -40, -18
LCH
86, 44, 204
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 202
XYZ
50, 69, 99
LUV
86, -59, -22
HWB
184, 29%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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