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
4EB4D3
RGB
78, 180, 211
HSL
194, 60%, 57%
HSB
194, 63%, 83%
CMYK
63, 15, 0, 17
LAB
68, -24, -25
LCH
68, 35, 227
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 221
XYZ
31, 39, 67
LUV
68, -40, -35
HWB
194, 31%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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