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
4EA3AD
RGB
78, 163, 173
HSL
186, 38%, 49%
HSB
186, 55%, 68%
CMYK
55, 6, 0, 32
LAB
62, -25, -13
LCH
62, 28, 209
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 206
XYZ
24, 31, 44
LUV
62, -36, -16
HWB
186, 31%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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