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
4CDBE9
RGB
76, 219, 233
HSL
185, 78%, 61%
HSB
185, 67%, 91%
CMYK
67, 6, 0, 9
LAB
80, -36, -19
LCH
80, 41, 207
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 204
XYZ
43, 58, 86
LUV
80, -53, -23
HWB
185, 30%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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