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
40DCE5
RGB
64, 220, 229
HSL
183, 76%, 57%
HSB
183, 72%, 90%
CMYK
72, 4, 0, 10
LAB
80, -39, -17
LCH
80, 42, 203
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 201
XYZ
42, 58, 83
LUV
80, -56, -20
HWB
183, 25%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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