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
4BC2E7
RGB
75, 194, 231
HSL
194, 76%, 60%
HSB
194, 68%, 91%
CMYK
68, 16, 0, 9
LAB
73, -26, -29
LCH
73, 39, 228
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 222
XYZ
37, 46, 83
LUV
73, -45, -41
HWB
194, 29%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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