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
74CBD5
RGB
116, 203, 213
HSL
186, 54%, 65%
HSB
186, 46%, 84%
CMYK
46, 5, 0, 16
LAB
77, -25, -14
LCH
77, 29, 208
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 205
XYZ
41, 51, 71
LUV
77, -39, -17
HWB
186, 45%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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