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
4FBFDA
RGB
79, 191, 218
HSL
192, 65%, 58%
HSB
192, 64%, 85%
CMYK
64, 12, 0, 15
LAB
72, -27, -24
LCH
72, 36, 221
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 216
XYZ
35, 44, 73
LUV
72, -44, -33
HWB
192, 31%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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