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
4DC4DE
RGB
77, 196, 222
HSL
191, 69%, 59%
HSB
191, 65%, 87%
CMYK
65, 12, 0, 13
LAB
73, -29, -23
LCH
73, 37, 219
OKLCH
0.76, 0.11, 215
XYZ
36, 46, 76
LUV
73, -46, -32
HWB
191, 30%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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