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
4FA5B5
RGB
79, 165, 181
HSL
189, 41%, 51%
HSB
189, 56%, 71%
CMYK
56, 9, 0, 29
LAB
63, -24, -17
LCH
63, 29, 215
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 211
XYZ
25, 32, 49
LUV
63, -36, -21
HWB
189, 31%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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