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
4FA6B2
RGB
79, 166, 178
HSL
187, 39%, 50%
HSB
187, 56%, 70%
CMYK
56, 7, 0, 30
LAB
63, -25, -15
LCH
63, 29, 211
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 207
XYZ
25, 32, 47
LUV
63, -36, -18
HWB
187, 31%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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