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
4FCCE3
RGB
79, 204, 227
HSL
189, 73%, 60%
HSB
189, 65%, 89%
CMYK
65, 10, 0, 11
LAB
76, -31, -22
LCH
76, 38, 216
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 212
XYZ
39, 50, 80
LUV
76, -48, -30
HWB
189, 31%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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