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
4ECBE7
RGB
78, 203, 231
HSL
191, 76%, 61%
HSB
191, 66%, 91%
CMYK
66, 12, 0, 9
LAB
76, -29, -25
LCH
76, 38, 220
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 215
XYZ
39, 50, 83
LUV
76, -47, -34
HWB
191, 31%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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