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
74EAFD
RGB
116, 234, 253
HSL
188, 97%, 72%
HSB
188, 54%, 99%
CMYK
54, 8, 0, 1
LAB
86, -31, -20
LCH
86, 37, 213
OKLCH
0.88, 0.11, 209
XYZ
54, 70, 103
LUV
86, -49, -27
HWB
188, 45%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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