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
4E92D0
RGB
78, 146, 208
HSL
209, 58%, 56%
HSB
209, 63%, 82%
CMYK
63, 30, 0, 18
LAB
58, -8, -39
LCH
58, 40, 259
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 248
XYZ
25, 27, 64
LUV
58, -28, -59
HWB
209, 31%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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