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
4EA5F2
RGB
78, 165, 242
HSL
208, 86%, 63%
HSB
208, 68%, 95%
CMYK
68, 32, 0, 5
LAB
65, -8, -47
LCH
65, 48, 260
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 248
XYZ
33, 35, 89
LUV
65, -33, -73
HWB
208, 31%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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