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
4BBFD6
RGB
75, 191, 214
HSL
190, 63%, 57%
HSB
190, 65%, 84%
CMYK
65, 11, 0, 16
LAB
72, -28, -22
LCH
72, 36, 217
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 213
XYZ
34, 44, 70
LUV
72, -45, -29
HWB
190, 29%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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