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
4EC4E2
RGB
78, 196, 226
HSL
192, 72%, 60%
HSB
192, 65%, 89%
CMYK
65, 13, 0, 11
LAB
73, -27, -25
LCH
73, 37, 223
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 218
XYZ
37, 47, 79
LUV
73, -45, -35
HWB
192, 31%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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