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
4D9DFD
RGB
77, 157, 253
HSL
213, 98%, 65%
HSB
213, 70%, 99%
CMYK
70, 38, 0, 1
LAB
63, -1, -56
LCH
63, 56, 269
OKLCH
0.69, 0.16, 255
XYZ
33, 33, 98
LUV
63, -30, -88
HWB
213, 30%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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