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
74A4CD
RGB
116, 164, 205
HSL
208, 47%, 63%
HSB
208, 43%, 80%
CMYK
43, 20, 0, 20
LAB
65, -8, -26
LCH
65, 28, 252
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 245
XYZ
31, 35, 63
LUV
65, -23, -39
HWB
208, 45%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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