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
4E90AC
RGB
78, 144, 172
HSL
198, 38%, 49%
HSB
198, 55%, 67%
CMYK
55, 16, 0, 33
LAB
56, -16, -22
LCH
56, 27, 234
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 228
XYZ
21, 25, 43
LUV
56, -28, -30
HWB
198, 31%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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