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
4DC1CC
RGB
77, 193, 204
HSL
185, 55%, 55%
HSB
185, 62%, 80%
CMYK
62, 5, 0, 20
LAB
72, -31, -16
LCH
72, 35, 207
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 204
XYZ
33, 44, 64
LUV
72, -46, -19
HWB
185, 30%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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