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
4B94DE
RGB
75, 148, 222
HSL
210, 69%, 58%
HSB
210, 66%, 87%
CMYK
66, 33, 0, 13
LAB
59, -6, -45
LCH
59, 46, 263
OKLCH
0.65, 0.13, 251
XYZ
27, 28, 73
LUV
59, -29, -69
HWB
210, 29%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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