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
4EB0EC
RGB
78, 176, 236
HSL
203, 81%, 62%
HSB
203, 67%, 93%
CMYK
67, 25, 0, 7
LAB
68, -16, -39
LCH
68, 42, 248
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 239
XYZ
34, 39, 85
LUV
68, -37, -60
HWB
203, 31%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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