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
74B7FA
RGB
116, 183, 250
HSL
210, 93%, 72%
HSB
210, 54%, 98%
CMYK
54, 27, 0, 2
LAB
72, -8, -40
LCH
72, 41, 259
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 250
XYZ
41, 44, 97
LUV
72, -30, -63
HWB
210, 45%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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