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
4FD4E7
RGB
79, 212, 231
HSL
188, 76%, 61%
HSB
188, 66%, 91%
CMYK
66, 8, 0, 9
LAB
78, -33, -21
LCH
78, 39, 212
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 208
XYZ
41, 55, 84
LUV
78, -50, -27
HWB
188, 31%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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