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
4B94F7
RGB
75, 148, 247
HSL
215, 91%, 63%
HSB
215, 70%, 97%
CMYK
70, 40, 0, 3
LAB
60, 1, -57
LCH
60, 57, 271
OKLCH
0.67, 0.16, 257
XYZ
30, 29, 92
LUV
60, -28, -90
HWB
215, 29%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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