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
74A6DB
RGB
116, 166, 219
HSL
211, 59%, 66%
HSB
211, 47%, 86%
CMYK
47, 24, 0, 14
LAB
66, -6, -33
LCH
66, 33, 259
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 251
XYZ
34, 36, 72
LUV
66, -24, -50
HWB
211, 45%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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