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
4EC1CA
RGB
78, 193, 202
HSL
184, 54%, 55%
HSB
184, 61%, 79%
CMYK
61, 4, 0, 21
LAB
72, -32, -15
LCH
72, 35, 205
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 202
XYZ
33, 44, 63
LUV
72, -45, -17
HWB
184, 31%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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