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
4DBAF0
RGB
77, 186, 240
HSL
200, 84%, 62%
HSB
200, 68%, 94%
CMYK
68, 23, 0, 6
LAB
71, -19, -37
LCH
71, 42, 242
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 234
XYZ
36, 43, 89
LUV
71, -41, -55
HWB
200, 30%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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