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
4EDDF7
RGB
78, 221, 247
HSL
189, 91%, 64%
HSB
189, 68%, 97%
CMYK
68, 11, 0, 3
LAB
81, -33, -25
LCH
81, 41, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 212
XYZ
46, 60, 97
LUV
81, -53, -34
HWB
189, 31%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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