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
4AEFFC
RGB
74, 239, 252
HSL
184, 97%, 64%
HSB
184, 71%, 99%
CMYK
71, 5, 0, 1
LAB
87, -40, -19
LCH
87, 45, 206
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 203
XYZ
51, 70, 103
LUV
87, -59, -24
HWB
184, 29%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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