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
4EA7C2
RGB
78, 167, 194
HSL
194, 49%, 53%
HSB
194, 60%, 76%
CMYK
60, 14, 0, 24
LAB
64, -22, -22
LCH
64, 31, 226
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 221
XYZ
27, 33, 56
LUV
64, -36, -31
HWB
194, 31%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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