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
4BBBCC
RGB
75, 187, 204
HSL
188, 56%, 55%
HSB
188, 63%, 80%
CMYK
63, 8, 0, 20
LAB
70, -29, -19
LCH
70, 34, 213
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 209
XYZ
32, 41, 63
LUV
70, -44, -24
HWB
188, 29%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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