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
74A4E5
RGB
116, 164, 229
HSL
215, 68%, 68%
HSB
215, 49%, 90%
CMYK
49, 28, 0, 10
LAB
66, -3, -38
LCH
66, 38, 265
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 256
XYZ
35, 36, 79
LUV
66, -23, -60
HWB
215, 45%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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