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
4EBDE5
RGB
78, 189, 229
HSL
196, 74%, 60%
HSB
196, 66%, 90%
CMYK
66, 17, 0, 10
LAB
72, -23, -30
LCH
72, 38, 232
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 225
XYZ
35, 44, 81
LUV
72, -42, -44
HWB
196, 31%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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