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
4EABC2
RGB
78, 171, 194
HSL
192, 49%, 53%
HSB
192, 60%, 76%
CMYK
60, 12, 0, 24
LAB
65, -24, -21
LCH
65, 31, 221
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 217
XYZ
27, 35, 56
LUV
65, -38, -28
HWB
192, 31%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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