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
4DA2B2
RGB
77, 162, 178
HSL
190, 40%, 50%
HSB
190, 57%, 70%
CMYK
57, 9, 0, 30
LAB
62, -23, -17
LCH
62, 29, 216
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 212
XYZ
24, 31, 47
LUV
62, -35, -21
HWB
190, 30%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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