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
4FC2ED
RGB
79, 194, 237
HSL
196, 81%, 62%
HSB
196, 67%, 93%
CMYK
67, 18, 0, 7
LAB
73, -24, -32
LCH
73, 39, 233
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 226
XYZ
38, 46, 87
LUV
73, -44, -46
HWB
196, 31%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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