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
40DDE7
RGB
64, 221, 231
HSL
184, 78%, 58%
HSB
184, 72%, 91%
CMYK
72, 4, 0, 9
LAB
81, -39, -17
LCH
81, 43, 204
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 201
XYZ
42, 59, 85
LUV
81, -56, -21
HWB
184, 25%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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