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
4FB9CF
RGB
79, 185, 207
HSL
190, 57%, 56%
HSB
190, 62%, 81%
CMYK
62, 11, 0, 19
LAB
70, -27, -21
LCH
70, 34, 218
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 214
XYZ
32, 41, 65
LUV
70, -42, -28
HWB
190, 31%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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