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
4FDAE5
RGB
79, 218, 229
HSL
184, 74%, 60%
HSB
184, 66%, 90%
CMYK
66, 5, 0, 10
LAB
80, -36, -17
LCH
80, 40, 205
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 203
XYZ
42, 57, 83
LUV
80, -53, -21
HWB
184, 31%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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