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
4FBDE2
RGB
79, 189, 226
HSL
195, 72%, 60%
HSB
195, 65%, 89%
CMYK
65, 16, 0, 11
LAB
71, -24, -28
LCH
71, 37, 230
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 224
XYZ
35, 44, 78
LUV
71, -42, -41
HWB
195, 31%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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