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
74D7FF
RGB
116, 215, 255
HSL
197, 100%, 73%
HSB
197, 55%, 100%
CMYK
55, 16, 0, 0
LAB
81, -22, -29
LCH
81, 36, 233
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 227
XYZ
50, 60, 103
LUV
81, -42, -43
HWB
197, 45%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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