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
4BA1BB
RGB
75, 161, 187
HSL
194, 45%, 51%
HSB
194, 60%, 73%
CMYK
60, 14, 0, 27
LAB
62, -21, -22
LCH
62, 30, 226
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 221
XYZ
25, 31, 52
LUV
62, -35, -30
HWB
194, 29%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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