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
74C8FC
RGB
116, 200, 252
HSL
203, 96%, 72%
HSB
203, 54%, 99%
CMYK
54, 21, 0, 1
LAB
77, -16, -34
LCH
77, 37, 245
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 237
XYZ
45, 52, 100
LUV
77, -36, -52
HWB
203, 45%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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