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
04E5FA
RGB
4, 229, 250
HSL
185, 97%, 50%
HSB
185, 98%, 98%
CMYK
98, 8, 0, 2
LAB
83, -42, -24
LCH
83, 48, 210
OKLCH
0.84, 0.14, 207
XYZ
45, 63, 100
LUV
83, -62, -31
HWB
185, 2%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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