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
4E94B5
RGB
78, 148, 181
HSL
199, 41%, 51%
HSB
199, 57%, 71%
CMYK
57, 18, 0, 29
LAB
58, -16, -24
LCH
58, 29, 238
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 231
XYZ
22, 26, 48
LUV
58, -30, -35
HWB
199, 31%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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