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
74BFCE
RGB
116, 191, 206
HSL
190, 48%, 63%
HSB
190, 44%, 81%
CMYK
44, 7, 0, 19
LAB
73, -21, -15
LCH
73, 26, 216
OKLCH
0.76, 0.08, 212
XYZ
37, 45, 65
LUV
73, -34, -20
HWB
190, 45%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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