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
4EC8DF
RGB
78, 200, 223
HSL
190, 69%, 59%
HSB
190, 65%, 87%
CMYK
65, 10, 0, 13
LAB
75, -30, -22
LCH
75, 37, 217
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 212
XYZ
37, 48, 77
LUV
75, -47, -30
HWB
190, 31%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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