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
4DC2DD
RGB
77, 194, 221
HSL
191, 68%, 58%
HSB
191, 65%, 87%
CMYK
65, 12, 0, 13
LAB
73, -28, -24
LCH
73, 37, 221
OKLCH
0.76, 0.11, 216
XYZ
35, 45, 75
LUV
73, -45, -33
HWB
191, 30%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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