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
40DFE7
RGB
64, 223, 231
HSL
183, 78%, 58%
HSB
183, 72%, 91%
CMYK
72, 3, 0, 9
LAB
81, -40, -16
LCH
81, 43, 202
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 200
XYZ
43, 60, 85
LUV
81, -57, -19
HWB
183, 25%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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