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
4E9FB1
RGB
78, 159, 177
HSL
191, 39%, 50%
HSB
191, 56%, 69%
CMYK
56, 10, 0, 31
LAB
61, -22, -17
LCH
61, 28, 219
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 214
XYZ
23, 30, 46
LUV
61, -34, -23
HWB
191, 31%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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