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
4EA3E5
RGB
78, 163, 229
HSL
206, 74%, 60%
HSB
206, 66%, 90%
CMYK
66, 29, 0, 10
LAB
64, -11, -42
LCH
64, 43, 255
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 245
XYZ
30, 33, 79
LUV
64, -33, -64
HWB
206, 31%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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