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
4FA8BD
RGB
79, 168, 189
HSL
191, 45%, 53%
HSB
191, 58%, 74%
CMYK
58, 11, 0, 26
LAB
64, -23, -19
LCH
64, 30, 220
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 215
XYZ
26, 33, 53
LUV
64, -37, -26
HWB
191, 31%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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