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
4D97EA
RGB
77, 151, 234
HSL
212, 79%, 61%
HSB
212, 67%, 92%
CMYK
67, 35, 0, 8
LAB
61, -3, -50
LCH
61, 50, 266
OKLCH
0.67, 0.14, 253
XYZ
29, 30, 82
LUV
61, -29, -77
HWB
212, 30%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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