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
4FA2B3
RGB
79, 162, 179
HSL
190, 40%, 51%
HSB
190, 56%, 70%
CMYK
56, 9, 0, 30
LAB
62, -23, -17
LCH
62, 28, 217
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 213
XYZ
24, 31, 47
LUV
62, -35, -22
HWB
190, 31%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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