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
40DEFF
RGB
64, 222, 255
HSL
190, 100%, 63%
HSB
190, 75%, 100%
CMYK
75, 13, 0, 0
LAB
82, -34, -28
LCH
82, 44, 220
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 215
XYZ
46, 61, 104
LUV
82, -55, -40
HWB
190, 25%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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