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
40F4FD
RGB
64, 244, 253
HSL
183, 98%, 62%
HSB
183, 75%, 99%
CMYK
75, 4, 0, 1
LAB
88, -43, -18
LCH
88, 47, 202
OKLCH
0.88, 0.14, 200
XYZ
52, 73, 104
LUV
88, -63, -21
HWB
183, 25%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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