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
4EE8FD
RGB
78, 232, 253
HSL
187, 98%, 65%
HSB
187, 69%, 99%
CMYK
69, 8, 0, 1
LAB
85, -37, -23
LCH
85, 43, 212
OKLCH
0.86, 0.13, 208
XYZ
50, 66, 103
LUV
85, -56, -30
HWB
187, 31%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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