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
74A9EF
RGB
116, 169, 239
HSL
214, 79%, 70%
HSB
214, 51%, 94%
CMYK
51, 29, 0, 6
LAB
68, -3, -41
LCH
68, 41, 265
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 256
XYZ
37, 38, 87
LUV
68, -25, -65
HWB
214, 45%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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