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
4FAAC9
RGB
79, 170, 201
HSL
195, 53%, 55%
HSB
195, 61%, 79%
CMYK
61, 15, 0, 21
LAB
65, -21, -25
LCH
65, 32, 229
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 223
XYZ
28, 35, 60
LUV
65, -37, -34
HWB
195, 31%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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