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
4CD0EB
RGB
76, 208, 235
HSL
190, 80%, 61%
HSB
190, 68%, 92%
CMYK
68, 11, 0, 8
LAB
77, -31, -25
LCH
77, 39, 218
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 214
XYZ
41, 53, 87
LUV
77, -49, -34
HWB
190, 30%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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