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
4EB7E2
RGB
78, 183, 226
HSL
197, 72%, 60%
HSB
197, 65%, 89%
CMYK
65, 19, 0, 11
LAB
70, -21, -31
LCH
70, 38, 236
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 228
XYZ
34, 41, 78
LUV
70, -40, -46
HWB
197, 31%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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