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
4DB2C6
RGB
77, 178, 198
HSL
190, 51%, 54%
HSB
190, 61%, 78%
CMYK
61, 10, 0, 22
LAB
67, -26, -20
LCH
67, 33, 217
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 213
XYZ
29, 37, 59
LUV
67, -40, -26
HWB
190, 30%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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