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
4FCADC
RGB
79, 202, 220
HSL
188, 67%, 59%
HSB
188, 64%, 86%
CMYK
64, 8, 0, 14
LAB
75, -31, -20
LCH
75, 37, 212
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 209
XYZ
37, 49, 75
LUV
75, -47, -26
HWB
188, 31%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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