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
40A3CE
RGB
64, 163, 206
HSL
198, 59%, 53%
HSB
198, 69%, 81%
CMYK
69, 21, 0, 19
LAB
63, -19, -31
LCH
63, 37, 238
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 230
XYZ
26, 32, 63
LUV
63, -37, -45
HWB
198, 25%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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