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
4BBDE9
RGB
75, 189, 233
HSL
197, 78%, 60%
HSB
197, 68%, 91%
CMYK
68, 19, 0, 9
LAB
72, -23, -32
LCH
72, 39, 234
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 227
XYZ
36, 44, 84
LUV
72, -43, -47
HWB
197, 29%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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