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
4FA9B3
RGB
79, 169, 179
HSL
186, 40%, 51%
HSB
186, 56%, 70%
CMYK
56, 6, 0, 30
LAB
64, -26, -14
LCH
64, 29, 208
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 205
XYZ
26, 33, 48
LUV
64, -37, -17
HWB
186, 31%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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