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
4F95DC
RGB
79, 149, 220
HSL
210, 67%, 59%
HSB
210, 64%, 86%
CMYK
64, 32, 0, 14
LAB
60, -6, -44
LCH
60, 44, 262
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 251
XYZ
27, 28, 72
LUV
60, -28, -67
HWB
210, 31%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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