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
74CBF4
RGB
116, 203, 244
HSL
199, 85%, 71%
HSB
199, 52%, 96%
CMYK
52, 17, 0, 4
LAB
77, -19, -29
LCH
77, 35, 237
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 230
XYZ
45, 53, 93
LUV
77, -38, -43
HWB
199, 45%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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