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
40ADCE
RGB
64, 173, 206
HSL
194, 59%, 53%
HSB
194, 69%, 81%
CMYK
69, 16, 0, 19
LAB
66, -24, -26
LCH
66, 36, 228
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 222
XYZ
28, 35, 64
LUV
66, -41, -37
HWB
194, 25%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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