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
4E92DB
RGB
78, 146, 219
HSL
211, 66%, 58%
HSB
211, 64%, 86%
CMYK
64, 33, 0, 14
LAB
59, -5, -44
LCH
59, 45, 264
OKLCH
0.65, 0.13, 252
XYZ
26, 27, 71
LUV
59, -28, -68
HWB
211, 31%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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