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
4BC4ED
RGB
75, 196, 237
HSL
195, 82%, 61%
HSB
195, 68%, 93%
CMYK
68, 17, 0, 7
LAB
74, -25, -31
LCH
74, 40, 231
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 224
XYZ
38, 47, 87
LUV
74, -45, -45
HWB
195, 29%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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