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
4FCAE5
RGB
79, 202, 229
HSL
191, 74%, 60%
HSB
191, 66%, 90%
CMYK
66, 12, 0, 10
LAB
75, -29, -24
LCH
75, 38, 220
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 215
XYZ
38, 50, 82
LUV
75, -47, -33
HWB
191, 31%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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