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
4FA6C4
RGB
79, 166, 196
HSL
195, 50%, 54%
HSB
195, 60%, 77%
CMYK
60, 15, 0, 23
LAB
64, -21, -24
LCH
64, 31, 229
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 223
XYZ
27, 33, 57
LUV
64, -35, -33
HWB
195, 31%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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