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
4E99D4
RGB
78, 153, 212
HSL
206, 61%, 57%
HSB
206, 63%, 83%
CMYK
63, 28, 0, 17
LAB
60, -10, -38
LCH
60, 39, 255
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 245
XYZ
26, 29, 67
LUV
60, -30, -57
HWB
206, 31%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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