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
4EAFC4
RGB
78, 175, 196
HSL
191, 50%, 54%
HSB
191, 60%, 77%
CMYK
60, 11, 0, 23
LAB
66, -25, -20
LCH
66, 32, 219
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 214
XYZ
28, 36, 58
LUV
66, -39, -26
HWB
191, 31%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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