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
4FB8CD
RGB
79, 184, 205
HSL
190, 56%, 56%
HSB
190, 61%, 80%
CMYK
61, 10, 0, 20
LAB
69, -27, -20
LCH
69, 34, 217
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 213
XYZ
31, 40, 64
LUV
69, -42, -27
HWB
190, 31%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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