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
048ABE
RGB
4, 138, 190
HSL
197, 96%, 38%
HSB
197, 98%, 75%
CMYK
98, 27, 0, 25
LAB
53, -17, -37
LCH
53, 40, 245
OKLCH
0.60, 0.12, 234
XYZ
18, 22, 52
LUV
53, -36, -53
HWB
197, 2%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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