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
4EA3FC
RGB
78, 163, 252
HSL
211, 97%, 65%
HSB
211, 69%, 99%
CMYK
69, 35, 0, 1
LAB
65, -5, -53
LCH
65, 53, 265
OKLCH
0.70, 0.15, 252
XYZ
34, 35, 97
LUV
65, -32, -83
HWB
211, 31%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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