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
4FA1BA
RGB
79, 161, 186
HSL
194, 44%, 52%
HSB
194, 58%, 73%
CMYK
58, 13, 0, 27
LAB
62, -20, -21
LCH
62, 29, 226
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 220
XYZ
25, 31, 51
LUV
62, -34, -29
HWB
194, 31%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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