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
74AFC2
RGB
116, 175, 194
HSL
195, 39%, 61%
HSB
195, 40%, 76%
CMYK
40, 10, 0, 24
LAB
68, -16, -16
LCH
68, 23, 225
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 220
XYZ
32, 38, 57
LUV
68, -28, -22
HWB
195, 45%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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