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
74C5EF
RGB
116, 197, 239
HSL
200, 79%, 70%
HSB
200, 51%, 94%
CMYK
51, 18, 0, 6
LAB
76, -17, -29
LCH
76, 34, 239
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 233
XYZ
43, 50, 89
LUV
76, -36, -43
HWB
200, 45%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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