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
4BC6FD
RGB
75, 198, 253
HSL
199, 98%, 64%
HSB
199, 70%, 99%
CMYK
70, 22, 0, 1
LAB
75, -22, -38
LCH
75, 44, 240
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 231
XYZ
41, 49, 100
LUV
75, -45, -57
HWB
199, 29%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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