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
4E97E3
RGB
78, 151, 227
HSL
211, 73%, 60%
HSB
211, 66%, 89%
CMYK
66, 33, 0, 11
LAB
60, -5, -46
LCH
60, 46, 264
OKLCH
0.66, 0.14, 251
XYZ
28, 29, 77
LUV
60, -29, -71
HWB
211, 31%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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