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
4FA3CB
RGB
79, 163, 203
HSL
199, 54%, 55%
HSB
199, 61%, 80%
CMYK
61, 20, 0, 20
LAB
63, -17, -29
LCH
63, 34, 239
OKLCH
0.68, 0.10, 231
XYZ
27, 32, 61
LUV
63, -34, -42
HWB
199, 31%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.