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
40DEFD
RGB
64, 222, 253
HSL
190, 98%, 62%
HSB
190, 75%, 99%
CMYK
75, 12, 0, 1
LAB
82, -34, -28
LCH
82, 44, 219
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 214
XYZ
46, 60, 102
LUV
82, -55, -39
HWB
190, 25%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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