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
74BBC5
RGB
116, 187, 197
HSL
187, 41%, 61%
HSB
187, 41%, 77%
CMYK
41, 5, 0, 23
LAB
71, -21, -12
LCH
71, 25, 210
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 207
XYZ
35, 43, 59
LUV
71, -33, -15
HWB
187, 45%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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