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
4DBBD0
RGB
77, 187, 208
HSL
190, 58%, 56%
HSB
190, 63%, 82%
CMYK
63, 10, 0, 18
LAB
70, -28, -21
LCH
70, 35, 216
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 212
XYZ
32, 42, 66
LUV
70, -43, -27
HWB
190, 30%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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