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
4EAED4
RGB
78, 174, 212
HSL
197, 61%, 57%
HSB
197, 63%, 83%
CMYK
63, 18, 0, 17
LAB
67, -21, -28
LCH
67, 35, 234
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 227
XYZ
30, 37, 68
LUV
67, -38, -41
HWB
197, 31%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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