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
4FA0F7
RGB
79, 160, 247
HSL
211, 91%, 64%
HSB
211, 68%, 97%
CMYK
68, 35, 0, 3
LAB
64, -4, -52
LCH
64, 52, 265
OKLCH
0.69, 0.15, 252
XYZ
33, 34, 93
LUV
64, -31, -81
HWB
211, 31%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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