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
4BC0DF
RGB
75, 192, 223
HSL
193, 70%, 58%
HSB
193, 66%, 87%
CMYK
66, 14, 0, 13
LAB
72, -27, -26
LCH
72, 37, 224
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 219
XYZ
35, 45, 77
LUV
72, -44, -36
HWB
193, 29%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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