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
4FA2A8
RGB
79, 162, 168
HSL
184, 36%, 48%
HSB
184, 53%, 66%
CMYK
53, 4, 0, 34
LAB
62, -25, -11
LCH
62, 27, 204
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 202
XYZ
23, 30, 42
LUV
62, -35, -13
HWB
184, 31%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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