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
74BED8
RGB
116, 190, 216
HSL
196, 56%, 65%
HSB
196, 46%, 85%
CMYK
46, 12, 0, 15
LAB
73, -19, -21
LCH
73, 28, 228
OKLCH
0.76, 0.08, 223
XYZ
38, 45, 72
LUV
73, -33, -29
HWB
196, 45%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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