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
4DB2D4
RGB
77, 178, 212
HSL
195, 61%, 57%
HSB
195, 64%, 83%
CMYK
64, 16, 0, 17
LAB
68, -23, -27
LCH
68, 35, 229
OKLCH
0.72, 0.11, 223
XYZ
31, 38, 68
LUV
68, -40, -38
HWB
195, 30%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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