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
4CD2E1
RGB
76, 210, 225
HSL
186, 71%, 59%
HSB
186, 66%, 88%
CMYK
66, 7, 0, 12
LAB
78, -34, -19
LCH
78, 39, 209
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 206
XYZ
40, 53, 79
LUV
78, -51, -24
HWB
186, 30%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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