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
74A4BF
RGB
116, 164, 191
HSL
202, 37%, 60%
HSB
202, 39%, 75%
CMYK
39, 14, 0, 25
LAB
65, -11, -19
LCH
65, 22, 240
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 234
XYZ
30, 34, 54
LUV
65, -23, -28
HWB
202, 45%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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