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
4A9EFF
RGB
74, 158, 255
HSL
212, 100%, 65%
HSB
212, 71%, 100%
CMYK
71, 38, 0, 0
LAB
63, -2, -57
LCH
63, 57, 268
OKLCH
0.69, 0.16, 254
XYZ
33, 33, 99
LUV
63, -31, -89
HWB
212, 29%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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