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
4C8EBE
RGB
76, 142, 190
HSL
205, 47%, 52%
HSB
205, 60%, 75%
CMYK
60, 25, 0, 25
LAB
56, -11, -32
LCH
56, 34, 251
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 242
XYZ
22, 25, 52
LUV
56, -27, -47
HWB
205, 30%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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