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
4CDBE6
RGB
76, 219, 230
HSL
184, 75%, 60%
HSB
184, 67%, 90%
CMYK
67, 5, 0, 10
LAB
80, -37, -17
LCH
80, 41, 205
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 202
XYZ
43, 58, 84
LUV
80, -54, -21
HWB
184, 30%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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