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
4EBCC3
RGB
78, 188, 195
HSL
184, 49%, 54%
HSB
184, 60%, 76%
CMYK
60, 4, 0, 24
LAB
70, -31, -13
LCH
70, 34, 204
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 201
XYZ
31, 42, 58
LUV
70, -44, -15
HWB
184, 31%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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