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
4E91D6
RGB
78, 145, 214
HSL
210, 62%, 57%
HSB
210, 64%, 84%
CMYK
64, 32, 0, 16
LAB
58, -6, -42
LCH
58, 43, 263
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 251
XYZ
25, 27, 67
LUV
58, -27, -65
HWB
210, 31%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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