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
74ADE3
RGB
116, 173, 227
HSL
209, 66%, 67%
HSB
209, 49%, 89%
CMYK
49, 24, 0, 11
LAB
68, -8, -34
LCH
68, 34, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 248
XYZ
36, 39, 78
LUV
68, -27, -51
HWB
209, 45%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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