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
4EA2B5
RGB
78, 162, 181
HSL
191, 41%, 51%
HSB
191, 57%, 71%
CMYK
57, 10, 0, 29
LAB
62, -22, -18
LCH
62, 29, 219
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 215
XYZ
24, 31, 48
LUV
62, -35, -24
HWB
191, 31%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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