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
4CD4E5
RGB
76, 212, 229
HSL
187, 75%, 60%
HSB
187, 67%, 90%
CMYK
67, 7, 0, 10
LAB
78, -34, -20
LCH
78, 39, 210
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 207
XYZ
41, 54, 82
LUV
78, -51, -26
HWB
187, 30%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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