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
4FA1AF
RGB
79, 161, 175
HSL
189, 38%, 50%
HSB
189, 55%, 69%
CMYK
55, 8, 0, 31
LAB
62, -23, -15
LCH
62, 28, 214
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 210
XYZ
24, 30, 45
LUV
62, -34, -19
HWB
189, 31%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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