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
4DBDD1
RGB
77, 189, 209
HSL
189, 59%, 56%
HSB
189, 63%, 82%
CMYK
63, 10, 0, 18
LAB
71, -28, -20
LCH
71, 35, 215
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 211
XYZ
33, 43, 67
LUV
71, -44, -27
HWB
189, 30%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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