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
40D7EA
RGB
64, 215, 234
HSL
187, 80%, 58%
HSB
187, 73%, 92%
CMYK
73, 8, 0, 8
LAB
79, -36, -21
LCH
79, 42, 211
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 207
XYZ
41, 56, 86
LUV
79, -54, -28
HWB
187, 25%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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