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
4CBFD4
RGB
76, 191, 212
HSL
189, 61%, 56%
HSB
189, 64%, 83%
CMYK
64, 10, 0, 17
LAB
72, -29, -21
LCH
72, 35, 216
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 212
XYZ
33, 44, 69
LUV
72, -45, -28
HWB
189, 30%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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