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
4EACB3
RGB
78, 172, 179
HSL
184, 40%, 50%
HSB
184, 56%, 70%
CMYK
56, 4, 0, 30
LAB
65, -27, -13
LCH
65, 30, 205
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 202
XYZ
26, 34, 48
LUV
65, -39, -14
HWB
184, 31%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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