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
4EAFC0
RGB
78, 175, 192
HSL
189, 48%, 53%
HSB
189, 59%, 75%
CMYK
59, 9, 0, 25
LAB
66, -26, -18
LCH
66, 31, 215
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 211
XYZ
28, 36, 55
LUV
66, -39, -23
HWB
189, 31%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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