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
74B8CA
RGB
116, 184, 202
HSL
193, 45%, 62%
HSB
193, 43%, 79%
CMYK
43, 9, 0, 21
LAB
71, -19, -16
LCH
71, 25, 221
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 216
XYZ
35, 42, 62
LUV
71, -31, -22
HWB
193, 45%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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