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
4CD6E4
RGB
76, 214, 228
HSL
186, 74%, 60%
HSB
186, 67%, 89%
CMYK
67, 6, 0, 11
LAB
79, -35, -18
LCH
79, 40, 208
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 205
XYZ
41, 55, 82
LUV
79, -52, -23
HWB
186, 30%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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