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
4EA0FB
RGB
78, 160, 251
HSL
212, 96%, 65%
HSB
212, 69%, 98%
CMYK
69, 36, 0, 2
LAB
64, -3, -54
LCH
64, 54, 266
OKLCH
0.70, 0.16, 253
XYZ
33, 34, 96
LUV
64, -31, -84
HWB
212, 31%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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