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
4FA6EF
RGB
79, 166, 239
HSL
207, 83%, 62%
HSB
207, 67%, 94%
CMYK
67, 31, 0, 6
LAB
65, -10, -45
LCH
65, 46, 258
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 247
XYZ
32, 35, 87
LUV
65, -34, -70
HWB
207, 31%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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