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
74B4BC
RGB
116, 180, 188
HSL
187, 35%, 60%
HSB
187, 38%, 74%
CMYK
38, 4, 0, 26
LAB
69, -20, -11
LCH
69, 23, 209
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 206
XYZ
33, 40, 54
LUV
69, -30, -13
HWB
187, 45%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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