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
4E95E0
RGB
78, 149, 224
HSL
211, 70%, 59%
HSB
211, 65%, 88%
CMYK
65, 33, 0, 12
LAB
60, -5, -46
LCH
60, 46, 264
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 252
XYZ
27, 28, 75
LUV
60, -28, -70
HWB
211, 31%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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