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
4FD9EF
RGB
79, 217, 239
HSL
188, 83%, 62%
HSB
188, 67%, 94%
CMYK
67, 9, 0, 6
LAB
80, -33, -22
LCH
80, 40, 214
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 210
XYZ
44, 58, 90
LUV
80, -52, -30
HWB
188, 31%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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