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
74C0E9
RGB
116, 192, 233
HSL
201, 73%, 68%
HSB
201, 50%, 91%
CMYK
50, 18, 0, 9
LAB
74, -16, -28
LCH
74, 33, 240
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 233
XYZ
41, 47, 84
LUV
74, -34, -42
HWB
201, 45%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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