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
4EA0BD
RGB
78, 160, 189
HSL
196, 46%, 52%
HSB
196, 59%, 74%
CMYK
59, 15, 0, 26
LAB
62, -20, -23
LCH
62, 30, 230
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 224
XYZ
25, 30, 53
LUV
62, -34, -32
HWB
196, 31%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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