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
4ECCF8
RGB
78, 204, 248
HSL
196, 92%, 64%
HSB
196, 69%, 97%
CMYK
69, 18, 0, 3
LAB
76, -26, -33
LCH
76, 41, 232
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 225
XYZ
42, 52, 97
LUV
76, -47, -48
HWB
196, 31%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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