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
4DAEB6
RGB
77, 174, 182
HSL
185, 42%, 51%
HSB
185, 58%, 71%
CMYK
58, 4, 0, 29
LAB
66, -28, -13
LCH
66, 31, 205
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 203
XYZ
27, 35, 50
LUV
66, -40, -15
HWB
185, 30%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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