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
4DCDDF
RGB
77, 205, 223
HSL
187, 70%, 59%
HSB
187, 65%, 87%
CMYK
65, 8, 0, 13
LAB
76, -32, -20
LCH
76, 38, 212
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 208
XYZ
38, 51, 78
LUV
76, -49, -26
HWB
187, 30%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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