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
4EBEF0
RGB
78, 190, 240
HSL
199, 84%, 62%
HSB
199, 68%, 94%
CMYK
68, 21, 0, 6
LAB
72, -21, -35
LCH
72, 41, 239
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 231
XYZ
37, 45, 89
LUV
72, -42, -52
HWB
199, 31%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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