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
4C8FC3
RGB
76, 143, 195
HSL
206, 50%, 53%
HSB
206, 61%, 76%
CMYK
61, 27, 0, 24
LAB
57, -10, -34
LCH
57, 35, 254
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 244
XYZ
23, 25, 55
LUV
57, -28, -50
HWB
206, 30%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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