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
4E8EC5
RGB
78, 142, 197
HSL
208, 51%, 54%
HSB
208, 60%, 77%
CMYK
60, 28, 0, 23
LAB
57, -8, -35
LCH
57, 36, 257
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 246
XYZ
23, 25, 56
LUV
57, -27, -53
HWB
208, 31%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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