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
4FA1B7
RGB
79, 161, 183
HSL
193, 42%, 51%
HSB
193, 57%, 72%
CMYK
57, 12, 0, 28
LAB
62, -21, -19
LCH
62, 29, 223
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 218
XYZ
25, 31, 49
LUV
62, -34, -26
HWB
193, 31%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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