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
4ED6FA
RGB
78, 214, 250
HSL
193, 95%, 64%
HSB
193, 69%, 98%
CMYK
69, 14, 0, 2
LAB
79, -30, -29
LCH
79, 42, 224
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 219
XYZ
44, 57, 99
LUV
79, -50, -42
HWB
193, 31%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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