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
4B95F2
RGB
75, 149, 242
HSL
213, 87%, 62%
HSB
213, 69%, 95%
CMYK
69, 38, 0, 5
LAB
60, -1, -54
LCH
60, 54, 269
OKLCH
0.67, 0.16, 255
XYZ
30, 29, 88
LUV
60, -29, -85
HWB
213, 29%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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