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
40DFF4
RGB
64, 223, 244
HSL
187, 89%, 60%
HSB
187, 74%, 96%
CMYK
74, 9, 0, 4
LAB
82, -37, -23
LCH
82, 43, 212
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 208
XYZ
45, 60, 95
LUV
82, -56, -30
HWB
187, 25%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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