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
4DC1CE
RGB
77, 193, 206
HSL
186, 57%, 55%
HSB
186, 63%, 81%
CMYK
63, 6, 0, 19
LAB
72, -31, -17
LCH
72, 35, 209
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 206
XYZ
33, 44, 65
LUV
72, -45, -21
HWB
186, 30%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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