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
4BA6FF
RGB
75, 166, 255
HSL
210, 100%, 65%
HSB
210, 71%, 100%
CMYK
71, 35, 0, 0
LAB
66, -6, -53
LCH
66, 53, 264
OKLCH
0.71, 0.16, 251
XYZ
35, 36, 100
LUV
66, -34, -83
HWB
210, 29%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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