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
40AEBF
RGB
64, 174, 191
HSL
188, 50%, 50%
HSB
188, 66%, 75%
CMYK
66, 9, 0, 25
LAB
65, -28, -18
LCH
65, 34, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 210
XYZ
27, 35, 55
LUV
65, -42, -24
HWB
188, 25%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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