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
4E9EC9
RGB
78, 158, 201
HSL
201, 53%, 55%
HSB
201, 61%, 79%
CMYK
61, 21, 0, 21
LAB
61, -16, -30
LCH
61, 34, 243
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 235
XYZ
26, 30, 60
LUV
61, -32, -44
HWB
201, 31%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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