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
4E9BEC
RGB
78, 155, 236
HSL
211, 81%, 62%
HSB
211, 67%, 93%
CMYK
67, 34, 0, 7
LAB
62, -5, -49
LCH
62, 49, 264
OKLCH
0.68, 0.14, 252
XYZ
30, 31, 84
LUV
62, -30, -76
HWB
211, 31%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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