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
4EABD7
RGB
78, 171, 215
HSL
199, 63%, 57%
HSB
199, 64%, 84%
CMYK
64, 20, 0, 16
LAB
66, -18, -31
LCH
66, 36, 239
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 232
XYZ
30, 36, 70
LUV
66, -37, -46
HWB
199, 31%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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