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
4DD4EB
RGB
77, 212, 235
HSL
189, 80%, 61%
HSB
189, 67%, 92%
CMYK
67, 10, 0, 8
LAB
78, -32, -23
LCH
78, 40, 215
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 211
XYZ
42, 55, 87
LUV
78, -51, -31
HWB
189, 30%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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