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
4E8FEB
RGB
78, 143, 235
HSL
215, 80%, 61%
HSB
215, 67%, 92%
CMYK
67, 39, 0, 8
LAB
58, 1, -54
LCH
58, 54, 271
OKLCH
0.65, 0.15, 257
XYZ
28, 27, 82
LUV
58, -26, -83
HWB
215, 31%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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