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
74A3DC
RGB
116, 163, 220
HSL
213, 60%, 66%
HSB
213, 47%, 86%
CMYK
47, 26, 0, 14
LAB
65, -5, -34
LCH
65, 35, 262
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 254
XYZ
33, 35, 73
LUV
65, -23, -53
HWB
213, 45%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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