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
4EDBE3
RGB
78, 219, 227
HSL
183, 73%, 60%
HSB
183, 66%, 89%
CMYK
66, 4, 0, 11
LAB
80, -37, -16
LCH
80, 40, 203
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 201
XYZ
42, 58, 82
LUV
80, -53, -18
HWB
183, 31%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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