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
4FBCDE
RGB
79, 188, 222
HSL
194, 68%, 59%
HSB
194, 64%, 87%
CMYK
64, 15, 0, 13
LAB
71, -25, -27
LCH
71, 36, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 222
XYZ
34, 43, 76
LUV
71, -42, -38
HWB
194, 31%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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