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
4CBAE5
RGB
76, 186, 229
HSL
197, 75%, 60%
HSB
197, 67%, 90%
CMYK
67, 19, 0, 10
LAB
71, -22, -31
LCH
71, 39, 234
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 227
XYZ
35, 42, 80
LUV
71, -42, -46
HWB
197, 30%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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