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
4DA0AE
RGB
77, 160, 174
HSL
189, 39%, 49%
HSB
189, 56%, 68%
CMYK
56, 8, 0, 32
LAB
61, -23, -15
LCH
61, 28, 214
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 210
XYZ
23, 30, 45
LUV
61, -35, -19
HWB
189, 30%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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