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
74B0BD
RGB
116, 176, 189
HSL
191, 36%, 60%
HSB
191, 39%, 74%
CMYK
39, 7, 0, 26
LAB
68, -18, -13
LCH
68, 22, 217
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 213
XYZ
32, 38, 54
LUV
68, -28, -17
HWB
191, 45%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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