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
4FCBD6
RGB
79, 203, 214
HSL
185, 62%, 57%
HSB
185, 63%, 84%
CMYK
63, 5, 0, 16
LAB
75, -33, -16
LCH
75, 37, 206
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 203
XYZ
37, 49, 71
LUV
75, -48, -20
HWB
185, 31%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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