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
40D8EE
RGB
64, 216, 238
HSL
188, 84%, 59%
HSB
188, 73%, 93%
CMYK
73, 9, 0, 7
LAB
79, -35, -23
LCH
79, 42, 213
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 209
XYZ
42, 56, 90
LUV
79, -54, -31
HWB
188, 25%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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