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
4FA4B5
RGB
79, 164, 181
HSL
190, 41%, 51%
HSB
190, 56%, 71%
CMYK
56, 9, 0, 29
LAB
63, -23, -17
LCH
63, 29, 217
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 213
XYZ
25, 32, 48
LUV
63, -35, -22
HWB
190, 31%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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